Franklin Now a Major Hurricane in the Atlantic
The hurricane hunters have found the storm has rapidly intensified into a major category 4 hurricane,
Science Meets Art: Crayon Melting Activity For Kids
How hot does it have to be to melt crayons? A fun activity for kids at home or at school!
Thursday Marks The Last 8 PM Sunset Of The Year
Thursday marks the last 8 PM sunset of the year for Charlotte. We will not see a sunset past 8 PM until April 2024.
Parts of the Carolinas Experiencing a Flash Drought
Drought returns to the Carolinas for the first time since late April.
Keeping An Eye On The Western Caribbean Sea
The National Hurricane Center has highlighted an area to watch in the western Caribbean Sea.
Heat-Related Emergencies Swell in 2023
The agency has responded to 133 calls since July 1st. That's an increase of 40 compared to the same period last year.
India Lands A Spacecraft Near The Moon's South Pole
India became the first country to land a spacecraft near the moonβs south pole on Wednesday β a historic voyage to uncharted territory that scientists believe could hold vital reserves of frozen water, and a technological triumph for the worldβs most populous nation.
WeatherWise Tropical Blog
As we inch closer to peak development months, the tropics are heating up
Tropical Storm Harold Makes Landfall in Texas
The storm made landfall on Padre Island, TX just after 10am CDT with sustained winds of 50mph.
Code Orange Air Quality Alert Day in Effect for Parts of the Region
A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for Mecklenburg and Cabarrus Counties until 8pm Monday
Heating Up in the Tropics
There are now three tropical storms in the Atlantic with two other areas being watched for potential development this week.
NWS Confirms Tornado In Avery County
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Avery County early Tuesday morning.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Tuesday for Parts of the Region
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of the Piedmont through 9pm.
Heat Advisory In Effect Parts Of The Piedmont Tuesday
A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of the area on Tuesday as "feels like" temperatures could reach 105Β°+
Monday Was The Hottest Day So Far This Year In Charlotte
Charlotte reached 96Β° on Monday making it the hottest day so far this year. The heat index topped out at 106Β°.
Heat Advisory in Effect for Parts of the Region Monday
A heat advisory is in effect until 8pm as heat indices soar near 105 Monday afternoon.
