Why less weather balloons is a big deal for weather forecasters
The U.S. government is scaling back weather balloon launches. Here is why a weather balloon is such an important tool...
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How much rain North Carolina needs to end the drought: Weather IQ
Chris Mulcahy looks into the exact numbers on how much rain and how much time it would take to cure...
How do wildfires start? | Weather IQ
In North Carolina, 99% of wildfires are caused by some type of human activity. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There are three...
Debunking Carolina storm myths: Storms don’t avoid homes
While storms don't dodge your house because Mother Nature has a vendetta, storms can split for many reasons. CHARLOTTE, N.C....
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If you like weather, watch Brad Panovich and the WCNC Charlotte First Warn Weather Team on their YouTube channel, Weather...
Weather IQ: What are microbursts and macrobursts?
When you think of severe weather, you probably think of tornadoes and flash floods. But straight-line winds are responsible for...
How to find the safest place in your house during tornado threats
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Do you know where you would go if life-threatening weather was approaching your home? What about your...
How hail forms and its impacts
Hail is not usually deadly but it can be dangerous and is an insurance claim waiting to happen. Here is...
Tornado drill in the Carolinas | Charlotte news
Quickly finding safety inside a sturdy structure can be the difference between life and death when severe weather strikes. CHARLOTTE,...
Everything you need to know about lightning
Over 75% of the lightning strikes for the year in North Carolina happen over a three-month span: June, July and...