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Why a 50% chance of rain usually means a 100% chance of confusion.
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It’s one of the most misunderstood terms in all of weather,…
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What El Nino could mean for Charlotte this winter.
So by now we have all seen the headlines about the strong El…
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Perseid Meteor shower peaks tonight, here's how to find a dark spot.
Tonight's the peak of the best meteor shower of 2015. So after…
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Best Meteor shower of 2015 is this week!
We have many meteor showers throughout the year, but here are…
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Hurricane Seasonal Outlooks raise awareness but take with a grain of salt.
We are less than a week away from the beginning of the 2015 Atlantic…
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Why WX is the abbreviation for Weather.
If you are reading this blog, follow me on social media or follow…
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Perspective on the accuracy of Meteorologists
I know what you are thinking. “Here we go another Meteorologist…
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Mecklenburg County Tornado History
Yesterday Mecklenburg County had the 1st tornado warnings issued…
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Monday Irene Update: Carolinas start preparing
Irene became our first hurricane of the 2011 hurricane season…
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Sunday update on Tropical Storm Irene
Hurricane hunters are out in Irene right now to find…
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2011 Now hottest feeling year on record?
There is little doubt that this has been a very hot summer, likely…
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The New “Normal” Temperatures for Charlotte
Just like the census is taken every 10 years and we get all kinds…
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Video Briefing on Tropical Storm Emily
Taking a quick look at what might and might not happen with…
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July was 8th hottest on Record
July is in the books and it ended up being 1.5° above average.…
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It’s Hot, but is it just summer or something more?
Got into some heated debates(no pun intended) on Facebook last…
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The 90° History in Charlotte
Seems like we are watching the 90° count again this year after…
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The Heat Index & Records for Charlotte
With another impeding heat wave bearing down on the Carolinas.…
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Watauga County Funnel Cloud Sunday 6/12/11
Sunday evening when the second wave of thunderstorms entered…
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Spring Nascar Race Climatology in Charlotte
It’s that time of the year again for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte…
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Potential For Large Hail This Evening
Video Briefing: The atmospheric ingredients are coming together…
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Severe Storms Return To The Forecast This Week
Well after a nice break from our active April severe weather…
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Quail Hollow Weekend Forecast
It’s one of my favorite weekends in Charlotte all year long.…
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The 13yr Brood XIX Cicadas are emerging
Hard to believe but it’s been 13 years since the periodical…
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PRELIMINARY TUSCALOOSA/BIRMINGHAM TORNADO TRACK
Thanks to my friends over at the Alabama Weather Blog for alerting…