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NWS GENERAL OUTLOOK
1. Well-above normal temperatures continue with slightly higher humidity expected today.
2. Dry and hot into early next weekend with no drought relief in sight. Daily record highs could be in jeopardy Tuesday through Saturday, which may be dangerous for vulnerable populations. A cold front may finally bring some drought relief Sunday, but that is more uncertain.
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GENERAL FORECAST
(since this is a quick forecast intended to cover the whole county, bear in mind that higher elevations may experience cooler temperatures than this and the lower elevations may experience higher temperatures than those in the forecast)
..TODAY....Partly sunny this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon.
..TONIGHT....Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
..TUESDAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
..TUESDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
..WEDNESDAY....Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
..WEDNESDAY NIGHT....Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Local and state-wide burn bans are in place until further notice.
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER...
Unseasonably warm temperatures, relative humidity between 25-35 percent, and wind gusts between 15 to 25 mph will promote heightened fire weather concerns once again this afternoon.
Continued dry, warm, and breezy conditions will maintain heightened fire weather concerns and worsening drought through much of the work week.
NEWS UPDATES
(Links aggregated to show what various news outlets are reporting)
State and Local News
Officials urge safety as warm weather poses serious danger | WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC)
• Political possibility or ‘hallucination’? NC Democrats aim to flip Republican congressional seats [WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)]
• NC has given data centers tax breaks for 20 years. It doesn’t know exactly how much [Raleigh News & Observer]
• When and how to watch in Western NC: Lyrid meteor shower 2026 [Asheville Citizen-Times]
Iran War News
Strait of Hormuz Week 6 Recap | Pres Trump Orders Blockade | CENTCOM To Blockade Iranian Ports | What's Going on With Shipping?
• Iran Update Special Report, April 12, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]
• AP News Liveblog [AP News]
• Jerusalem Post Liveblog [Jerusalem Post]
• BBC Liveblog [BBC News]
• Al Jazeera Liveblog [Al Jazeera]
• Fox News Liveblog [Fox News]
US Destroyers Enter Persian Gulf - Strait Still Open? | Plus, Empty Supertankers Heading to the US | What's Going on With Shipping?
• Iran war’s global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech [AP News]
• Iran war: What is happening on day 45 of the US-Iran conflict? [Al Jazeera]
• Erdogan threatens military action against Israel, MK calls him a 'megalomaniacal dictator' [Jerusalem Post]
Video Essays on the oil Problem
Why America's Oil Problem is WORSE Than You Think | Two Bit da Vinci
• (video) Will more Americans embrace renewable energy after the latest oil price surge? [PBS NewsHour ]
(video) No, the US Isn't “Energy Independent” [TLDR News Global]
(video) The Oil War (2020) [The FSC Channel]
World News
Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán concedes election to challenger Péter Magyar | BBC News
• Yonhap News Summary [Yonhap News Agency]
• Hungary: Peter Magyar's election win heralds thaw in EU ties [DW News]
• Pope Leo XIV begins landmark Algeria visit with call for 'forgiveness' [France 24]
• Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 12, 2026 [Institute for the Study of War]
National News
ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - April 12, 2026 | ABC News
• Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters [AP News]
• Lawmakers set to return to Washington as TSA paycheck uncertainty looms over partial shutdown negotiations [The Hill]
• What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows? [Reuters]
Financial News
Iran War: Tehran Threatens Gulf Ports and Calls US Blockade Illegal | The Opening Trade 4/13/2026 | Bloomberg Television
• Treasuries Edge Lower as Investors Weigh Up Trump Iran Warnings [Yahoo Finance]
• Oil prices surge above $100 as U.S. Navy to blockade Iran’s ports after peace talks fail [CNBC]
• The Stock Market Doesn’t Care About Trump’s Blockade - Here’s Why [Forbes Magazine]
Science and Technology
How We Make Antimatter | Veritasium
• Shock from Iran war has Trump’s vision for US energy dominance flailing [Ars Technica]
• ICE Reportedly Acknowledges Its Use of Notorious Graphite Spyware [Gizmodo]
• Stanford scientists discover “natural Ozempic” without side effects [Science Daily]
Crypto News
Bitcoin: Realist Vs. Doomer | Benjamin Cowen
• Want Claude Opus AI on Your Potato PC? This Is Your Next-Best Bet [Decrypt]
• Oil price surges 8% on Iran tensions: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week [Coin Telegraph]
• RAVE Token Rockets Past $9, Weekly Gains Top 3,400% [Bitcoin.com]
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Published at 6.00am on Monday, April 13, 2026
Author: Bobby Coggins
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