Flash flooding is the 2nd most deadly weather event
Flash flooding happens in the Carolinas every year and can happen quickly. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Over the past decade, there...
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The severe weather words you need to know | Weather IQ
Understanding the weather means understanding some unique vocabulary used in atmospheric science. Here are some of the most common severe...
Did you know there are different types of snowflakes?
Snowflakes may seem to look the same, but there are actually several different types! GREENSBORO, N.C. — We've had one...
How many mph is the wind when it is windy or breezy
You hear terms like windy and breezy used all of the time, but is there a difference. Well each wind...
Warm weather spikes a start to pollen season in North Carolina
It may be February, but your eyes and nose are already feeling pollen. GREENSBORO, N.C. — It's back, and we're...
How to see the planetary alignment in February 2025
Seven planets are visible in the night sky this month, with the "planetary parade" peaking this week. TEMPLE, Texas —...
Thunder can be LOUDER & last LONGER in colder months
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Why Does Thunder Sound Louder in the Cold? During the colder months, it's not often we gets...
Why human meteorologists are better than phone weather apps | Weather IQ
The apps are fast and convenient – but they are missing important context. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Picture it: you wake...
Why the Southern California mudslides happened and what hazards follow?
Southern California had epic mudslides the day before Valentine's Day that carried debris and cars out of neighborhoods. Here is...
How do wildfires start? Weather IQ
In North Carolina, 99% of wildfires are caused by some type of human activity. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As officials in...