
Why WX is the abbreviation for Weather.
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All sources of weather information aren't the same
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What's causing all the "boom" sounds lately in our area?
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Winter Weather Definitions for the Charlotte Metro
I have got quite a few questions about what these winter weather…

Is our over reliance on numerical weather models making us worse forecasters?
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The Earliest Snowfall on Record in North Carolina, October 1st 2011
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Heavy rain threat Saturday with some isolated severe storms
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The 10 year Anniversary of the Historic Carolina Tornado Outbreak 4/16/2011
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Cold week ahead but just not as cold!
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The 17 Year Cicadas are Returning to Parts of North Carolina
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The Highest Point in Charlotte is a Cul-de-sac
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Perseid Meteor Shower should be the best of the year.
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The Transit of Venus Tuesday June 5th, 2012
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Get ready for another Supermoon this Saturday
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