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This type of worm is feasting on oak trees this summer. Learn about their impact during their most active time of the year.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Debby is on track to bring significant flooding to parts of the Carolinas with major impacts on both coastal and inland communities.

Intense microburst impacts the Charlotte-area with numerous reports of damaged trees and power lines.

Here's how weather can impact the ground below and cause sinkholes in the Charlotte area.

There will be no more 8 p.m. sunsets until spring 2025. Learn why, plus, how less daylight can impact our weather.

The air we breathe is becoming increasingly impactful today due to poor quality. Learn who is most impacted and ways to stay safe.

Millions of monarch butterflies are migrating south. Learn more about the iconic butterfly, conservation efforts, and the annual migration.

Temperatures, humidity, wind, and precipitation can all impact the start and spread of wildfires.

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