This is the final video in the series, and the one I'm most proud of. It's the story of how all the climate data that we store here in Asheville (for the nation, not just our region) prevented the water shortages in Asheville from being exponentially worse.
The full 7 part series is now on YouTube.
Episodes 5 and 6 of Dr. Carl Schreck's series on Hurricane Helene are now available. No. 5 examines the predecessor rain event (PRE) that soaked the region before the arrival of Helene, while No. 6 explores how the storm’s winds uprooted trees across the region.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dngt...
Episodes 3 and 4 of Dr. Carl Schreck's series on Hurricane Helene are now available. No. 3 examines the large-scale climate factors that contributed to the storm, while No. 4 looks at the role of mountains in causing the extreme precipitation and flooding.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CohB...
In this first video, Dr. Carl Schreck describes his personal experiences with Hurricane Helene and what motivated him to study hurricanes and gives an overview of this video series. Watch for the remaining videos in the coming days. go.ncsu.edu/schreck-hele...
I've given a lot of interviews and talks on Hurricane Helene over the past year. I'm excited to share that talk on YouTube now for the anniversary. Here's the first in a series of videos that will roll out in the coming days.
go.ncsu.edu/schreck-hele...
As we mark the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene's destructive arrival in western North Carolina, we are pleased to share a series of videos on Helene by NCICS' Dr. Carl Schreck.
KARES funds scientific research about this gene and provides support to families affected by it. I can't begin to tell you how life changing it has been to meet other families with similar experiences.
Our son, Noah, has a mutation in his KDM5C gene. This is one of a handful of genes that has been shown to cause autism (and intellectual disability, and epilepsy, and....)
Thank you to everyone who has already joined Noah's Ark to support the KARES foundation!
runsignup.com/noahsark24
Had some fun with AI and python today. This is an updated recreation of an image I saw years ago, maybe on Bob Hart's website at FSU?
@wral.bsky.social talking about the MJO?! How cool is that!!
www.wral.com/story/ask-th...
Esp. @jjrennie.bsky.social, this was his baby!!
Incredibly proud of my colleagues at NOAA's NCEI that put together this thorough storymap of Hurricane Helene.
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8887...
NCICS experts played key roles in the BAMS State of the Climate in 2024 report, released today. Laura Stevens and Carl Schreck were editors, John Uehling and Garrett Graham were authors, and Jessicca Allen worked on the report’s complex graphics. Read more: ncics.org/cics-news/th...
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"It wasn’t until last year that the impacts of climate change really hit home. Hurricane Helene left a devastating footprint on my community."
#StateoftheClimate editor Laura Stevens discusses North America's climate in 2024 (its hottest recorded year): bit.ly/3HANFkI
I always love being part of this report, but it was a bit more personal this year.
blog.ametsoc.org/2025/08/14/s...
If you haven't already, check out our 2025 hurricane season special. I visited dozens of communities hit by Helene and Milton, heard the harrowing stories, and spoke with top scientists like Andy Hazelton, @blamarre.bsky.social, @carl-schreck.bsky.social, and others. Link below 👇
I thought the drought was for measurable snow?
First snow of winter! About an inch and falling on our porch from this northwest flow event.
I'm lucky to live in another small city, Weaverville, which had its own system. We only lost water for a few days. But many schools, restaurants, and businesses had to go 53 days.
Just a small reminder of how long this recovery will be for our region.
Imagine going 53 days without drinkable water in your home.
That was the reality for most people in our county after Hurricane Helene. They went weeks without even having flushable water. As of yesterday, they can finally drink from the tap.
www.bpr.org/bpr-news/202...
