Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson
@gstephensonwx.bsky.social
Chief Meteorologist Spectrum News 1 (Central/Eastern NC)
Aviation, Weather, Birds, Cats, Photography, Space, Star Trek, Standing up for SCIENCE!!! Hoping for a brighter tomorrow!
Aviation, Weather, Birds, Cats, Photography, Space, Star Trek, Standing up for SCIENCE!!! Hoping for a brighter tomorrow!
Remember that frozen turkey you bought a few weeks ago… Your reminder that thing needs to start thawing if you’re going to cook it for Christmas. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #Turkey #Christmas2025
December 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Remember that frozen turkey you bought a few weeks ago… Your reminder that thing needs to start thawing if you’re going to cook it for Christmas. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #Turkey #Christmas2025
December 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Moisture riding in ahead of Sunday’s cold front… No rain, just a few clouds with that system. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
December 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Moisture riding in ahead of Sunday’s cold front… No rain, just a few clouds with that system. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
December 20, 2025 at 1:08 AM
December 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A good number of strong wind reports and wind damage (mostly trees down) reports from Friday morning...
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#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
December 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
A good number of strong wind reports and wind damage (mostly trees down) reports from Friday morning...
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
Many are not aware but did you know that December 14th was almost First Flight Day?
The Wrights attempted to launch the Flyer on the 14th with Wilbur at the controls. The plane stalled as it left the launch rail and hit the sand, damaging the front elevator. #SpectrumNews1 #FirstFlight
The Wrights attempted to launch the Flyer on the 14th with Wilbur at the controls. The plane stalled as it left the launch rail and hit the sand, damaging the front elevator. #SpectrumNews1 #FirstFlight
December 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Many are not aware but did you know that December 14th was almost First Flight Day?
The Wrights attempted to launch the Flyer on the 14th with Wilbur at the controls. The plane stalled as it left the launch rail and hit the sand, damaging the front elevator. #SpectrumNews1 #FirstFlight
The Wrights attempted to launch the Flyer on the 14th with Wilbur at the controls. The plane stalled as it left the launch rail and hit the sand, damaging the front elevator. #SpectrumNews1 #FirstFlight
December 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
December 19, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Drought conditions have increased across North Carolina in the past week... Tonight's rain will be beneficial. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #DroughtMonitor
December 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Drought conditions have increased across North Carolina in the past week... Tonight's rain will be beneficial. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #DroughtMonitor
As First Flight Day 2025 draws to a close, The Flyer always adorns the tops of our Christmas trees…
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#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #FirstFlightDay2025
December 18, 2025 at 4:11 AM
As First Flight Day 2025 draws to a close, The Flyer always adorns the tops of our Christmas trees…
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #FirstFlightDay2025
#SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #FirstFlightDay2025
Tonight’s tie is not Christmas themed but aviation themed… Spitfires in formation. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #FirstInFlight
December 18, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Tonight’s tie is not Christmas themed but aviation themed… Spitfires in formation. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #FirstInFlight
As First Flight Day 2025 comes to an end, a few of my flying adventures over the years... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #FirstInFlight
December 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
As First Flight Day 2025 comes to an end, a few of my flying adventures over the years... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #FirstInFlight
From Thursday into Friday morning, most areas should see about a half inch of rain from this system... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
December 18, 2025 at 12:24 AM
From Thursday into Friday morning, most areas should see about a half inch of rain from this system... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
My first flight into the First In Flight airport on the grounds of the Wright Memorial in 1985... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #FirstInFlight
December 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
My first flight into the First In Flight airport on the grounds of the Wright Memorial in 1985... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx #FirstInFlight
On this day, 122 years ago, Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved, for the first time, powered, controlled flight, in a heavier than air machine... Four flights were made that day. Each flight was progressively longer than the last. This photo is likely the most famous aviation picture in history.
December 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
On this day, 122 years ago, Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved, for the first time, powered, controlled flight, in a heavier than air machine... Four flights were made that day. Each flight was progressively longer than the last. This photo is likely the most famous aviation picture in history.
December 17, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Another very cold start to our day on Tuesday... Not as cold for Wednesday morning. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
December 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Another very cold start to our day on Tuesday... Not as cold for Wednesday morning. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
So cold in the past 48 hours, that the creek done tried to freeze over... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
So cold in the past 48 hours, that the creek done tried to freeze over... #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
When its so cold, that the moisture from your car engine's exhaust freezes on the driveway and is still there over 24 hours later! #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
December 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
When its so cold, that the moisture from your car engine's exhaust freezes on the driveway and is still there over 24 hours later! #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
Just looking at these temperatures, I had to put my coat on in the Weather Center! #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
December 16, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Just looking at these temperatures, I had to put my coat on in the Weather Center! #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
December 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
What the long range models are really saying about Christmas Day weather in North Carolina... The GFS seems to want to give us a few showers and mild (normal) temperatures. The EURO is leaning toward a warm and dry Christmas. We'll see how they play out in the coming days. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
December 16, 2025 at 1:10 AM
What the long range models are really saying about Christmas Day weather in North Carolina... The GFS seems to want to give us a few showers and mild (normal) temperatures. The EURO is leaning toward a warm and dry Christmas. We'll see how they play out in the coming days. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
Afternoon highs were not that high on Monday with most of the state seeing daytime temperatures in the 30s... A good 15 to 20 degrees below average for mid-December. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
December 16, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Afternoon highs were not that high on Monday with most of the state seeing daytime temperatures in the 30s... A good 15 to 20 degrees below average for mid-December. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
Morning lows on Monday... Including a record setting low at Hatteras. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx
December 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Morning lows on Monday... Including a record setting low at Hatteras. #SpectrumNews1 #ncwx