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Temperature swings can cause problems for people with asthma
The Charlotte area has seen a drastic change in temperatures this week, and those big temperature swings can have a negative impact on your body. As soon as the temperature warms up this weekend, Greg Alexander will head outside into the winter sunshine. “I like to run a lot,” he ...
Hundreds of severe weather incidents reported in NC in 2012
Severe weather started early in 2012, when a rare January tornado cut a 10-mile-long path through Burke County, destroying 12 homes. Then, residents in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties took cover when an EF-2 tornado damaged more than 200 homes on March 3. Andrew Casasanta's home now sits next to an ...
Area corn fields see higher yield this year
There are more than 45,000 acres of corn grown in Union County, and this year's yield is 30 percent higher than last year, which means more dollars in farmers' pockets. Fields sit empty now after farmers harvested most of this year's corn crop over the past two weeks. A dry ...
Heavy rain causes flash flooding in NC mountains
The North Carolina mountains started getting pounded by rain Monday night, and it just started letting up on Tuesday afternoon. Some areas of the high country saw more than 4 inches of rain. It fell so hard at times that the water had nowhere to go, leading to flash flooding. ...
Allergy season arrives early to Charlotte
According to Dr. John Kliesch, this fall allergy season is earlier and worse than normal due to the recent weather patterns. Heavy rain in the beginning of September and temperatures running more than five degrees above average may be to blame. Patients' are experiencing more severe symptoms this year, including ...
Dry weather helps NC’s winemaking industry
The dry weather is actually helping one of North Carolina's fastest growing industries -- winemaking. Vintner Amie Boudoin, who owns and runs Morgan Ridge Vineyards in Gold Hill, N.C., may be one of the few people in the area hoping the rain never comes back. Her seven acres of grapes ...
Heat, not lack of rain, killing grass, say landscapers
New drought numbers released this week put parts of Gaston, Mecklenburg and Cleveland counties in a moderate drought because those areas have had only half the amount of rainfall usually seen in June. Many homeowners want to blame the dry conditions for their dead grass, but more than anything else, ...
Sunscreen pills could become new option for sun protection
As the sun beats down on Charlotte, many people are swimming to stay cool and lathering on the sunscreen before heading outside. But in a few years, you may be able to take a sunscreen pill instead of using lotion. Charlotte mom Heather Gaskins doesn't mess around when it comes ...
Mechanics give tips for drivers planning long trips in extreme heat
AAA expects the July Fourth holiday to be the busiest time for travelers since 2007, and the auto club is warning people the extreme heat could take a toll on cars. Mechanics said there are several parts in the engine that are particularly at risk of damage in triple-digit heat. ...
Mechanics give tips for drivers planning long trips in extreme heat
AAA expects the July Fourth holiday to be the busiest time for travelers since 2007, and the auto club is warning people the extreme heat could take a toll on cars. Mechanics said there are several parts in the engine that are particularly at risk of damage in triple-digit heat. ...
April brought much cooler temps than last year
This April has been a roller coaster, with temperatures ranging from 80 degrees to 60 and back again. Meteorologist Katie Virtue says temperatures on average have been several degrees cooler than last April. High temperatures only warmed into the 80s on four days this April, compared with 10 days last ...
Enhanced warnings may better communicate severe weather risks
Sharon Brown couldn’t believe her eyes when she stepped out the back door of her Harrisburg home during the early morning hours of March 3. A tornado ripped through everything, snapping trees, crushing a doghouse and tearing apart a garage with steel beams. The more than 100-mph winds even toppled ...
Warm weather means canker worm problems start early
Hiding in Charlotte treetops, canker worms are back nearly a month earlier than expected. There are currently a higher than normal number of the worms hatching. “The new leaves are just starting to come out on the end of the branches, and that’s what the fall canker worm is going ...
Charlotte area sees high pollen counts
Pollen is everywhere in the Charlotte area -- covering Lake Norman, cars and the ground. This is one of the worst seasons for pollen in the area in the last 10 years. Severe Weather Center 9 meteorologist Katie Virtue said it has to do with the above-average warmth Charlotte experienced ...
New online floodplain tool shows property flood risk
More than 3,000 miles of creeks and streams run through Mecklenburg County, and heavy rain storms can send the water spilling over the banks and onto nearby properties. Realtor Rufus Hutchinson knows just how much this worries new home buyers. “If you see the word floodplain or flood zone, people ...
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