[SoDu Alert] Fire Weather Watch Issued in Durham

Gusty winds and low relative humidity expected on Saturday are prompting a fire weather watch from the National Weather Service. The watch covers Saturday morning through evening. Winds from the … Continue reading [SoDu Alert] Fire Weather Watch Issued in Durham

Durham Ending Week Under Freeze Watch

The National Weather Service announced that Durham is among the counties under a freeze watch that'll be in effect from late Thursday night through Friday morning, with temperatures possibly as … Continue reading Durham Ending Week Under Freeze Watch

Durham Schools Close as Impacts from Helene Threaten

Do you find reporting like this valuable? Support Southpoint Access as a subscriber or advertising sponsor and make it possible to keep this information flowing to readers in our community! Durham Public Schools are closed to … Continue reading Durham Schools Close as Impacts from Helene Threaten

Durham Schools Closed Thursday

Expected impacts from Tropical Storm Debby persuaded Durham Public Schools administrators to cancel classes on Thursday, Aug. 8, and made it an optional remote work day for employees. Friday, Aug. … Continue reading Durham Schools Closed Thursday

Durham Should Expect Impacts from Debby

Late this week - especially Thursday and Friday - Southpoint Access readers in and around Durham should be prepared for heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby after the storm crosses … Continue reading Durham Should Expect Impacts from Debby

High Heat, Humidity in Durham Today

The National Weather Service warns that Durham could see heat index temperatures up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit today between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The high temperatures and humidity could … Continue reading High Heat, Humidity in Durham Today

Durham Customers Await Duke Energy Repairs

Nearly 1,600 customers in the South Durham area waited on the restoration of power by Duke Energy after heavy storms passed through the region on Friday. The power company reported … Continue reading Durham Customers Await Duke Energy Repairs

Durham Heat Index in Danger Zone Again Today

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from noon until 8 p.m. today, warning that temperatures in central North Carolina - including Durham - could see heat index … Continue reading Durham Heat Index in Danger Zone Again Today

Keep Cool, Durham! Heat Spikes This Weekend

The National Weather Service warns that heat index values could reach 105 after 2 p.m. today, and between 105 and 109 on Sunday. Residents are encouraged to: Drink plenty of … Continue reading Keep Cool, Durham! Heat Spikes This Weekend

Durham Expects Heat Wave This Weekend and Beyond

The National Weather Service expects “dangerously hot weather” Saturday through Thursday. Temperatures could climb to the middle to upper 90s each day, with heat index values pushing 105 degrees. “These … Continue reading Durham Expects Heat Wave This Weekend and Beyond

Ready for the Next Big Chill, Neighbors?

A strong cold front will bring temperatures in the teens and low 20s in our area on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Combined with winds gusting up to … Continue reading Ready for the Next Big Chill, Neighbors?