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Tool Name Category Description Region Covered Target Audience Target Hazard(s) Information Provided User Guide / FAQ Main Visualization Format(s) User Account Required
Air Quality PortalAir QualityAccess the state's official air quality forecasts from NC DAQ, along with local weather forecastsNC onlyGeneralAir QualityShort-range Forecasts-Map
Ambient Information ReporterAir QualityView past, current, and forecasted weather and air quality conditions across the regionEastern United StatesGeneralAir QualityHistorical Observations, Current Conditions, Short-range ForecastsUser GuideMap, Graph
Animal Comfort IndexECONETView current hot or cold danger for animals such as cattle based on observed weather conditionsNC onlyAgricultureHistorical Observations, Current Conditions-Map, Graph
CAnVASAgricultureExplore future projections for climate variables with known sensitivities for endangered speciesSoutheast regionGeneralFuture Climate ProjectionsFAQGraph, Map
CLOUDS APIDataBuild a custom feed to access weather observations; intended for advanced users NC + 50-mile bufferDevelopersHistorical ObservationsHelp PageData TableYes
Cardinal Data Retrevial SystemDataRequest and download historical data from weather stations across North CarolinaNC + 50-mile bufferGeneralHistorical ObservationsFAQData Table, GraphYes
Cardinal Station ScoutDataView information about weather stations in North Carolina and explore their recent dataNC + 50-mile bufferGeneralHistorical Observations, Current Conditions, Climate Averages-Data Table, Graph
Chill Models for North CarolinaAgricultureExplore accumulated chill hours for the current winter season using common chill modelsNC onlyAgricultureCurrent Conditions, Short-range Forecasts-Graph
Climate Dashboard for NC Corn GrowersAgricultureView predictions for seasonal corn development based on growing degree daysNC onlyAgricultureHistorical Observations, Current Conditions, Climate Averages-Graph
Climate Normals ViewerClimateView the 1991 to 2020 climate normals from NCEI for sites across North CarolinaNC onlyGeneralClimate Averages-Map
Climate Trends PlotterClimateExplore historical temperature and precipitation trends from long-term weather stationsNC + bordering statesGeneralClimate Averages, Climate Trends-Map, Graph
Cotton Planting Conditions CalculatorAgricultureView a 7-day forecast of local cotton planting conditions, along with historical comparisonsNC onlyAgricultureShort-range Forecasts-Data Table
Cotton Thrips Infestation PredictorAgricultureEstimate thrips infestation risk in cotton based on planting date and historical weather dataNC onlyAgricultureShort-range Forecasts-Graph
Design Value PredictorAir QualityView recent ozone concentration data relative to design value attainment standardsCONUSGeneralAir QualityHistorical Observations-Map, Data Table
ECONet Daily Summary ToolECONETView daily temperature, precipitation, wind, and soil data statistics from NC ECONet stationsNC onlyGeneralHistorical Observations-Data Table
ECONet Event Summary MapECONETView ECONet observations from selected past weather events affecting North CarolinaNC onlyGeneralHurricanesHistorical Observations-Map
ECONet Inversion Monitoring ToolECONETView guidance for when to spray herbicides based on the presence of atmospheric inversionsNC onlyAgricultureHistorical Observations, Current Conditions-Map
ECONet Snapshot ViewerECONETCompare weather conditions in a given month or season with historical averages for NC ECONet stationsNC onlyGeneralHistorical Observations, Climate Averages-Data Table, Graph
ECONet Soil Moisture Climatology ToolECONETExplore soil moisture data in the context of historical conditions for drought monitoring purposesNC onlyGeneralDroughtHistorical Observations, Current Conditions-Map, Graph
ECONet Wet Bulb Globe Temperature MapECONETView heat risk across the state as assessed using the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT)NC onlyGeneralHeatHistorical Observations, Current Conditions-Map, Graph
Fire Weather Intelligence PortalWeatherView past, current, and forecasted weather and fire danger conditions across the regionSoutheast regionForestryWildfiresHistorical Observations, Current Conditions, Short-range ForecastsUser GuideMap, Graph
Freeze Date ExplorerAgricultureView historical first and last seasonal freeze dates for long-term weather stationsNC onlyAgricultureClimate Averages-Map
Growing Degree Day ExplorerAgricultureExplore growing degree day accumulations based on historical and forecasted temperaturesNC onlyAgricultureHistorical Observations, Current Conditions, Climate Averages-Graph
Heat Index ClimatologyClimateClimatology of heat index values for cities with 30+ years of temperature and relative humidity observationsNC, SC, and VAGeneralHistorical Observations-Data Table
Holiday ClimatologyClimateFind historical weather conditions and extremes for various holidays in North CarolinaNC onlyGeneralHistorical Observations-Data Table
Hurricanes DatabaseWeatherSearch and view historical tropical storms in the Atlantic basin, including track mapsNorth Atlantic basinGeneralHurricanesHistorical Observations, Weather Events-Data Table, Map
NC DAQ Forecast DiscussionAir QualityRead the latest forecast discussion issued by NC DAQ as part of their daily air quality forecastsNC onlyGeneralAir QualityShort-range Forecasts-Map, Data Table
NC DAQ Model GuidanceAir QualityView ozone and PM2.5 forecasts from NC DAQ's daily CAMx model runs for North CarolinaNC, SC, and VAGeneralAir QualityShort-range ForecastsModel ConfigurationMap
NC DOT Multi-Sensor Precipitation EstimatesWeatherAccess radar-estimated, gauge-calibrated precipitation data, including alerts for NC DOT usersNC onlyNCDOTHeavy RainHistorical Observations, Current Conditions-Map, Data TableYes
NC ECONet Current ConditionsECONETView current weather observations from our office's statewide network of ECONet stationsNC onlyGeneralCurrent Conditions-Map
NC Hurricane LandfallsWeatherExplore historical storms that have made landfall at hurricane strength in North CarolinaNC onlyGeneralHurricanesHistorical Observations-Data Table
NC Latest Snow EventsWeatherMaps showing the most recent snow events totaling 1 inch, 6 inches, and 12 inches across North CarolinaNC onlyGeneralWinter WeatherHistorical Observations-Map
NC Resilience Exchange Climate Projections and ObservationsClimateExplore hazard that affects a community in the recent past and see how scientists anticipate it will change in the coming decades.NC onlyGeneralHistorical Observations, Future Climate Projections-Table
NC SCO Weather MapWeatherView a map of current and historical weather observations across North CarolinaNC + 50-mile bufferGeneralHistorical Observations, Current Conditions-Map
NC Water Supply DashboardWeatherView water utility data, precipitation and drought information, and surface water observationsNC onlyGeneralDroughtHistorical Observations, Current Conditions, Short-range ForecastsTutorial VideosMap, Graph
North Carolina Fire Danger MapWeatherView the latest official fire danger forecasts for North Carolina by Fire Danger Rating AreaNC onlyForestryWildfiresShort-range Forecasts-Map
Peanut Frost Advisory ToolAgricultureGenerate frost and freeze guidance for peanuts over the next 7 days for selected locationsNC, SC, and VAAgricultureShort-range Forecasts-Data Table
Precipitation Deficit TrackerWeatherVisualize station-based precipitation deficits for ongoing or past drought events across the stateNC onlyGeneralDroughtHistorical Observations, Current Conditions-Graph
RaInDROP ToolClimateView historical and future precipitation intensity, duration, and return frequency informationNC onlyGeneralHeavy RainHistorical Observations, Future Climate Projections-Map, Data Table
Severe Storm Reports DatabaseWeatherView historical tornado, large hail, and high wind reports and their monthly climatologySoutheast regionGeneralSevere StormsHistorical Observations, Weather Events-Map, Graph
Southeast Heat MonitorWeatherView heat risk forecasts over the next three days, including health impacts and mitigation actionsSoutheast regionGeneralHeatShort-range Forecasts-Map, Data Table
Station PercentilesClimateFind monthly temperature and precipitation percentiles for long-term weather stationsNC + 50-mile bufferGeneralClimate Averages-Data Table
Station ReViewerWeatherExplore a recap of annual statistics and extremes for weather stations North CarolinaNC + 50-mile bufferGeneralHistorical Observations-Data Table
Tobacco Thrips Flight and TSWV PredictorAgricultureAssess when to treat for tomato spotted wilt virus and view predictions from historical conditionsNC onlyAgricultureHistorical Observations, Current Conditions, Short-range Forecasts-Graph
Weather ExtremesWeatherFind all-time, monthly, and daily extreme temperatures and precipitation by weather stationNC onlyGeneralHistorical Observations-Data Table
Wind Rose Climatology ToolAir QualityVisualize historical wind speeds and directions by frequency via wind rose plotsNC onlyGeneralAir QualityClimate Averages-Graph
Winter Storm DatabaseWeatherSearch and explore historical winter storm impacts and narratives for events since 1959NC onlyGeneralWinter WeatherHistorical Observations, Weather Events-Data Table, Map