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Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson

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Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 4h

The 2025 edition of the North Carolina State Fair kicks off on Thursday...
The forecast is looking perfect!!!
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #NCStateFair

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 6h

A haunted house graces this evening's tie... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #Halloween2025

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 7h

With Highway 12 now open on the northern end of Ocracoke Island, the ferry between Hatteras and Ocracoke is operational again... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #OBX

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 8h

Some of the damage Hurricane Hazel did in North Carolina on October 15, 1954... Growing up in North Carolina, when there was talk of hurricanes, Hazel was the storm everyone talked about and everyone had a story. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #HurricaneHazel

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 8h

On this day in 1954... Hurricane Hazel, a category 4 storm, made landfall in North Carolina. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #HurricaneHazel

Hurricane Hazel, October 15, 1954

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Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 14h

"Grandfather Mountain’s slopes are alive with prime fall color, drawing in visitors who are eager to witness one of the season’s most dazzling displays! Today’s photo was taken in MacRae Meadows."
Photo by Skip Sickler | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 14h

The view from northern Ocracoke Island on Wednesday morning... This part of Highway 12 remains closed. Extra NCDOT crews were ferried over this morning from Hatteras to help clear the road. It is set to re-open early evening. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #OBX

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 14h

LOTS of sand on Highway 12 south of the Basnight Bridge on Wednesday morning... NCDOT is continuing to clear the road and rebuild the dunes. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #OBX

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 1d

This evening’s Boo-tiful tie… #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #Halloween2025

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 1d

And... The NCDOT's hard work paid off... Highway 12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe has re-opened as of 7pm. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #OBX

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 1d

NCDOT crews are working hard to shore up Highway 12 south of Oregon Inlet... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #OBX

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 1d

An update on Highway 12 on Ocracoke Island... Highway 12 on the northern part of the island will remain closed until Wednesday at 6pm. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #OBX

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 1d

The NC DOT is now reporting that Highway 12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe is expected to remain closed until Wednesday at 6pm due to overwash. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #OBX

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 1d

We've gotten reports that Highway 12 has re-opened between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe... I'm finding that hard to believe right now. Not with this view from the NCDOT camera in that area. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #OBX

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 1d

Ocean water, yet again under the Cape Hatteras Motel in Buxton on Tuesday afternoon... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #OBX

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 1d

Highway 12 is now closed on the Outer Banks from the Oregon Inlet to Rodanthe... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #OBX

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 1d

Highway 12 has been breached once again south of the Basnight Bridge on the Outer Banks... At this point, the road remains open. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #OBX

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Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 1d

Needless to say, Highway 12 on the northern part of Ocracoke Island remains closed on Tuesday morning... The road is expected to reopen at 6pm this evening. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #OBX

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 1d

"A mix of fiery reds and glowing yellows are dominating the fall landscape on Grandfather Mountain this week.
The sun is shining, and the leaves are abundant in the nature park!"
Photo by Skip Sickler | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 2d

‘Tis Halloween tie season… #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #Halloween2025

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 2d

Traffic is moving again on Highway 12 between the Basnight Bridge and Frisco... There's still lots of sand and water on the road. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #OBX

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 2d

Highway 12 from Oregon Inlet to Rodanthe is set to reopen at 5pm... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #OBX

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 2d

Warm shades of fall color continue to sweep through the High Country this week, making it prime leaf-viewing time. Linville Peak on Grandfather Mountain is bursting with color, as seen from Cliffside Picnic Area.
Photo by Leslie Restivo | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 2d

Nor’ Easter rain tally… Just over 6/10th of an inch of rain. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx

Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson @gstephensonwx.bsky.social · 2d

Looks like Frankenstein had a rough weekend… #SpectrumNews1 #Halloween2025