As a winter storm approaches Western North Carolina and other regions, here's what to know about deciphering forecaster terms.

When the snow starts flying and your phone buzzes with weather alerts, do you really know what they mean? Terms like “Winter Storm Watch,” “Wind Chill Warning,” or “Freezing Rain Advisory” aren’t just meteorological jargon — they’re life ...

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.