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[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 west will be 15 mph, gusting 20 to 35 mph. Between 4 and 8 p.m., the wind is expected to shift out of the northwest.…
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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 low as 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperatures could affect crops and damage outdoor plumbing. Bring in what plants you can to protect them from the…
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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 students and staff on Friday as North Carolina feels effects from the massive Hurricane Helene. The school district on Thursday issued a statement declaring the…
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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. 9, is scheduled as an early release day. Whether students actually go to school on Friday is a wait-and-see decision based on observed conditions tomorrow.…
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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 Florida, back into the Atlantic, and then through the Carolinas should it follow the projected path. According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm is…
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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 lead to heat illnesses. According to the NWS advisory, residents should drink plenty of fluids, keep to where it’s air conditioned and out of the…
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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 outages started around 4:24 p.m., blaming the blackout on fallen trees or limbs during the storm. Power was expected to be back on by 10:30…
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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 values as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Residents are urged to drink plenty of fluids,…
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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: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments to reduce risks during outdoor work. Durham County Library branches – Main,…
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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 unusually hot conditions for this time of year will increase the risk of heat-related illness, especially for those without access to air conditioning,” the NWS…
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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 25 mph, we could see wind chill temperatures in the single digits. Drivers also should be alert for isolated icy spots and patchy black ice.…
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