The Coriolis effect is the apparent bending of winds and currents caused by Earth’s rotation, shaping the swirl of storms and ...

Chinook winds are warm, dry downslope winds that can cause temperatures to rise rapidly east of the Rocky Mountains, ...

A mirage is an optical illusion created when sharp temperature differences near the surface bend light, making distant objects appear distorted, reflected or out of place.

Freezing rain and sleet are both types of wintry precipitation, but have vastly different consequences. Read this article to ...

WCNC Charlotte is breaking down important weather terms to know to help keep you and your family safe. Many of the storms we experience in the Carolinas are known as mid-latitude cyclones.

Are you a fall person or an autumn person? When the leaves start to turn and the air gets crisp, you might hear both “fall” and “autumn” used to describe the season, but which one is correct? They can ...

In more than 20 years as a meteorologist, I learned plenty about how people interpret weather forecasts. Perhaps the most interesting (frustrating?) thing is that people ignore the words "chance" and ...

Most of my Forbes essays are meant to be informative pieces on weather, climate, and related sciences. However, there are moments when I use them for editorial commentary. This happens to be one of ...