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Charlotte logged its 10th straight day of 90-degree temperatures Sunday, with heat indices pushing even higher across the Piedmont. The High Country saw slightly cooler highs in the low 80s. The pattern of scorching afternoons and isolated storms is expected to hold for one more day before changes arrive. According to WCCB, a frontal system […]
The unofficial start to summer feels more like spring, with cool, damp weather settling in for Memorial Day. A wedge of cool air is keeping clouds and intermittent showers in place, with highs only in the mid to upper 60s. According to WCCB, Tuesday looks to be the coolest and wettest day, with temperatures stuck […]
Temperatures will reach the low to mid-80s early this week, with only a slight chance of storms in the mountains. By midweek, high pressure shifts offshore, bringing more heat, humidity and isolated afternoon storms, mainly north of I-85. Highs climb into the mid to upper 80s through Thursday, with lows in the mid-60s. Storm chances […]
A slow-moving storm system that has brought severe weather to the eastern U.S. over the past few days will bring showers and thunderstorms to the Carolinas this evening and into tomorrow. As the cold front moves east, rain will spread across the region. According to WBTV, strong to severe storms are possible tonight, with the […]
Thursday will bring more sunshine for most, though some areas, especially the foothills and high country, will experience haze and smoke from wildfires. According to WBTV, this may affect air quality for some. Winds will be lighter than in recent days, but fire risk will remain high due to ongoing dry conditions. Today, expect sunny […]
A tornado roared through a Union County community Wednesday morning, leaving about 1,000 people without power. The twister touched down at 8:34 a.m. near Friendly Baptist Church Road in Indian Trail, close to Porter Ridge High School. According to WBTV, the EF-1 tornado, with peak winds of 90 mph, was on the ground for about […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 5, due to expected severe weather. According to WBTV, the district cited the potential for strong wind gusts, which could reach up to 50 mph, particularly during the morning commute. As a result of the storm conditions, all school activities, including ASEP, extracurriculars, athletics, facility use, and […]
As a severe weather system approaches the Charlotte area this week, concerns are rising over the potential impact of recent layoffs at federal weather agencies. According to WBTV, hundreds of employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) were let go last week as part of budget cuts by the newly established Department of […]
After a pleasant end to the workweek, temperatures will warm from the 40s to the low 70s on Saturday afternoon. According to WBTV, expect plenty of sunshine and breezy conditions to kick off the weekend. Due to dry conditions, a Fire Watch is in effect, and outdoor burning is discouraged. A cold front will move […]
Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency for North Carolina on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s expected winter weather. The declaration, made at 11:15 a.m. on February 18, comes as snow showers and a mix of wintry weather are forecasted across the state. The mountains could see 2-3 inches of snow, while the Charlotte area […]
