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Charlotte: In a warming climate, pests are on the rise, park staff warn visitors

Charlotte: In a warming climate, pests are on the rise, park staff warn visitors In Charlotte, the average annual number of “mosquito days” has increased by 11 since 1979, according to an analysis by the research group Climate Central. Mosquitos aren’t the only bugs out for blood on Carolina trails. Cases of the tickborne illness Lyme disease have more than doubled in the U.S. Protect Yourself from Pests It’s time

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Charlotte: Temperatures Ramp Up

Charlotte: Temperatures Ramp Up Sunny skies and cooler highs have greeted the Carolinas as we close out the weekend, but temperatures are on the rise as we head into the heart of March. That said, widespread frost and freeze is in the forecast tonight as lows dip near, at, and below the 32° mark. Despite the frigid start, most communities in the Piedmont and Foothills will crack 60° to kick

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Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Flooding

Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Flooding CHARLOTTE, N.C. — “Flooding is Mecklenburg County’s number-one costliest natural disaster,” says John Wendel of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services. $2.2 million in flood damages have already occurred since January, a costly start to 2024 – and severe weather season hasn’t even begun to ramp up yet. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is doing what they can to minimize flooding risk, but they need your help. “There

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Charlotte Navigating ‘Sprinter,’ the Time Between Spring and Winter

Charlotte Navigating ‘Sprinter,’ the Time Between Spring and Winter A brewery closes, a social district opens By: HERE News We have now entered “sprinter,” that hazy Venn diagram of seasons when you’re mentally prepared for spring and the weather sort of gives it you only to knock you back down and remind you it’s still winter. As I type this morning, cozy in the bed with one of my dogs

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Charlotte commuter amidst rainfall
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Heavy Rain Causing a Wet Morning Commute in Charlotte

Heavy Rain Causing a Wet Morning Commute in Charlotte Charlotte residents woke up to a wet and dreary morning today as heavy rain moved into the area, causing a potentially challenging commute for many. The rain, part of the first of two rounds expected this week, is set to continue throughout the day, making for a damp and gloomy Wednesday. Weather Forecast The forecast for today calls for cloudy skies

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Snowless Charlotte cityscape
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The Dangers of Charlotte Becoming a No-Snow Zone

The Dangers of Charlotte Becoming a No-Snow Zone Charlotte Could Make History with Another Snowless Winter Charlotte, North Carolina, could make it through another winter without snow, extending a historical streak of snowless days. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his “On My Mind commentary,” ponders the implications of this prolonged lack of snow and wonders about potential long-term changes. The Unprecedented Snow Drought in Charlotte Official records for Charlotte date back

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Super Abari Game Bar hosts charity raffle, pinball tournament for Mental Health America in Charlotte

Charlotte Super Abari Game Bar hosts charity raffle, pinball tournament for Mental Health America By HERE News CHARLOTTE — Super Abari Game Bar in NoDa hosted the first annual charity raffle and pinball tournament to raise money for Mental Health America of Central Carolinas. The event was held in remembrance of Kevin Shanus, who passed away in 2023. Shanus was the North Carolina State pinball representative for the International Flipper

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