Tracking potential drought relief
The worst drought in nearly 20 years roars on in the Carolinas. Weekend rain could bring temporary relief for some.
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Wet, Warm Week Ahead
Strong storms are possible this Sunday evening.
The 'Gritty' Details of the Saharan Dust Plume
The Saharan air layer isn't an unusual occurrence, but there's a reason you are probably hearing so much about this dust plume.
Fiery, Not Freezing: Arctic Town Reaches 100ΒΊ for First Time Ever
Charlotte hasn't hit 100ΒΊ in five years, but a town in the Arctic just hit the century mark this week.
Sahara Dust Blankets Caribbean, Air Quality Hazardous
A vast cloud of Sahara dust is blanketing the Caribbean as it heads to the U.S. with a size and concentration that experts say hasnβt been seen in half a century.
Flash Flooding Hits Parts Of North Carolina, Prompts Rescues
Heavy rains caused flash flooding in parts of North Carolina, leading to washed-out roads and bridges and prompting multiple water rescues.
It's Getting Warmer: Here's How To Stay Comfortable In A Mask
With the 90s returning the forecast, wearing a mask can make the heat unbearable. Here's how to stay cool and safe.
Panel: NOAA Bowed To Political Pressure In Dorian Dispute
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration leaders violated the agencyβs scientific integrity when they chastised a local weather office that had contradicted President Trumpβs inaccurate comments about Hurricane Dorian, an outside panel found.
Dark, Damp Start to Workweek
Clouds and showers will begin moving over the WCCB Charlotte viewing area early Monday morning, setting up for what should be a cool and wet day. Highs will struggle to get out of the mid-60s in the Piedmont and some 40s are even possible in the High Country.
