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[–] Bluefalcon@discuss.tchncs.de 19 points 6 hours ago

Plain and simple, this was climate change. North Carolina has had record rain fall this year. Also the hottest summer on record beating out 2023.

Plus side is we are expanding highways and building a lot more houses. Plus we are getting a Buc-ees, so at least we will have cold drinks while we fry and drown.

https://www.cbs17.com/weather/weather-stories/rainfall-totals-of-2024-off-to-highest-start-since-1939-in-the-triangle/

https://www.wral.com/story/top-10-hottest-summer-so-far-is-sizzling-across-much-of-the-state/21527247/

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather-news/article288918328.html