Chick Jacobs

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Chick Jacobs

Fayetteville got its first real taste of summer this past week — an oppressive, air conditioning-straining visit to Satan's front porch as heat index readings climbed above 110 degrees. But we've seen worse — much worse — early summers in the past. Late June heat waves are less common in the Cape Fear region than the occasional blast furnaces we see in late summer. A quick look in the weather history book, however, reveals a few "early bird" roastings.

1 week ago | fayobserver.com | Chick Jacobs

Temperatures in the Cape Fear region, specifically Fayetteville, are expected to exceed 100 degrees by early next week. Elevated dew points will contribute to potentially dangerous heat conditions, especially at night with lows remaining in the mid-70s. A strengthening ridge will create oppressive heat and humidity, possibly reaching "death ridge" status, posing risks for vulnerable populations. At least summer waited until summer to get serious in the Cape Fear region.

2 weeks ago | fayobserver.com | Chick Jacobs

We have four words for this weekend's weather: Sultry, soggy, sluggish and docile. The Cape Fear region is rolling headlong into a stretch of warm, muggy weather, with temperatures and dew points combining to create a sultry stretch compounded by scattered heavy showers. There's a decent chance some of these slow-moving storms could produce localized flooding wherever they set up. Meanwhile, the 2025 hurricane season has been anything but dynamic.

3 weeks ago | fayobserver.com | Chick Jacobs

It didn't take long for warm, muggy weather to reach the Cape Fear region this June. And it appears to be hanging around for the next several days. A combination of sub-tropical moisture from the south and pockets of energy from the west will collide over the Carolinas, bringing us increased rain chances — at times, heavy — well into next week. By the time things settle down, Fayetteville could see an additional 3 inches of rainfall.

1 month ago | fayobserver.com | Chick Jacobs

For late May, I'm not sure conditions could be much more pleasant than the weekend ahead. Temperatures in the low to mid-80s, dew points in the 40s, plenty of sunshine — all in all, a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, if the mosquitoes allow it. It's also the first weekend this year that the entire Cape Fear region is drought-free. There are a few spots where the ground soil is a bit dry, but returning rainfall next week should take care of that.