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Weather IQ

Understanding the U.S. Drought Monitor

Weather IQ

Weather IQ: Breaking down the drought monitor

Droughts can last for months to years, but conditions can change quickly.
Weather Blog

Cold for all and snow on the way for the mountains: Brad's weather vlog for 11/19/24

Cold weather is in store for the Carolinas, and the mountains in western North Carolina are going to see snowfall.
Weather IQ

Why sunsets are extra colorful during this time of the year

WCNC Weather Impact Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich explains why low sun angles contribute to getting a lot more color during sunsets.
Weather

This Carolina weather phenomenon keeps us trapped in cloudy, cool, rainy weather

The Carolinas often experience a weather condition known as the "wedge" or "cold air damming." This is how it forms.
Weather IQ

The 3 stages of twilight and their advantages

Twilight is known as dawn in the morning before the sun rises and as dusk after the sun sets in the evening. But both are broken down into three separate stages.
Weather IQ

Breaking down the stages of twilight | Weather IQ

Twilight usually lasts over an hour and a half, divided into three stages. let's raise that Weather IQ.
Weather IQ

Why has it been so warm this fall in the Carolinas?

The jet stream is positioned too far north, preventing many storm systems from arriving.
Weather

Let it snow? Charlotte's snow drought is the longest in history, Brad Panovich says

Before the 2022-23 snow season, Charlotte had never gone a season without at least seeing a trace of snow.
Climate Change

How climate change may impact your fall lawn care

Warming temperatures are changing everything from what kind of grass a homeowner may choose to making their lawns susceptible to disease.
Weather IQ

Why you have to care for your lawn more because of climate change

Warming temperatures mean more time tending to lawns and gardens every year. Meteorologist Brittany Van Voorhees explains.
Live Chats

Breaking down weather-related phobias | WCNC Charlotte To Go

While we may not always think about it, weather can be scary sometimes! If you've ever been scared of certain weather, like thunderstorms, you are not alone.