Category Archives: Corey Davis

Rain Gives Farmers a Boost as Drought Conditions Improve
So, we have had some rain over the last couple weeks, but what has that done to the drought map? Have we seen any improvements? Well, from what I understand, we have seen some slight improvements. We'...
Kyle Nachtsheim Jun 05, 2026

Heavy Rain Brings Drought Relief Across Carolinas
So, over the last couple weeks, we have been the bearer of some bad news: no rain in the forecast, high temperatures, drought maps getting into exceptional territory. But I think we can take a break f...
Kyle Nachtsheim May 29, 2026

Drought Expands Across Carolinas as Hurricane Season Nears
So, after last week's rain event, we have been seeing nothing but 90-degree temperatures and no rain in sight here in the Carolinas, and we're trying to figure out if that has made any negative or pos...
Kyle Nachtsheim May 22, 2026

Recent Rain Eases Drought Conditions in Parts of Carolinas
Well, the one thing we have noticed is that we have gotten a little bit of rain around the Carolinas over the last week or two. And when that happens, what's the first thing we think about? No, it's n...
Kyle Nachtsheim May 15, 2026

Recent Rainfall Brings Small Drought Relief Across Carolinas
Well, as we talked about last week, we expected to see some rain in the forecast last weekend. For the majority of the Carolinas, we did get to see that, and it had a positive - if minuscule - effect ...
Kyle Nachtsheim May 08, 2026

Rain Brings Little Relief as Drought Intensifies in Carolinas
Well, if you woke up on Thursday morning and noticed that the ground was wet, the patio was wet and rain had come overnight, does this mean the drought is over? No - it's temporary, at best. We've got...
Kyle Nachtsheim May 01, 2026

Carolinas Drought Worsens as Dry, Warm April Fuels Expansion
Well, it's another week, and we would love to sit here and tell you about all the positive changes to the drought map. Unfortunately, that is not the case. It has been another dry, hot week - or cold ...
Kyle Nachtsheim Apr 24, 2026 Photo Credit: Ian Scammell / Shutterstock.com

Carolinas Drought Worsens as Heat, Dry Spell Continue
Well, if it seems like dj vu, it is. It is another week with hot weather, dry weather, no precipitation, and it is going to continue to wreak havoc on not only the farmers but the drought map in gener...
Kyle Nachtsheim Apr 17, 2026

Severe drought expands across North and South Carolina
Well, we know the old saying, April showers bring May flowers. Well, right now, May flowers are not looking well because we have not seen any April showers so far. We've got state assistant climatolog...
Kyle Nachtsheim Apr 10, 2026

Nearly 90% of NC in Severe Drought as Fire Danger Grows
Well, as we talked about last week, pollen is in the air. Temperatures are in the 80s. And yes, this is not an April's fools. It is a not June, and we're going with this heat. How long is it going to ...
Kyle Nachtsheim Apr 03, 2026
