Hot and humid this weekend
Both Saturday and Sunday will be sizzling, with afternoon temperatures climbing to around 95 degrees. Add in the high humidity, and it'll feel more like the lower 100s during the hottest part of the day.
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Record Low Broken for Charlotte
Morning temperatures fell to the freezing mark in Charlotte on Thursday, breaking a decades-old record from the 1970s.
Frost and Freeze Protection Ahead of Late-Season Cold Snap
Cover your plants and bring in your pets ahead of a late-season cold snap.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week
You'll want a literal "heads-up" for this one! The April Lyrids meteor shower peaks tonight, Wednesday, April 21 into the morning of the 22nd. While the peak is tonight, the annual meteor shower typically lasts from April 16 to April 25. At its peak, observers can usually see anywhere between 5-20 streaks per hour.
On the Road with James: Carolina Raptor Center
Located inside the Latta Preserve in Charlotte, NC, the Carolina Raptor Center is a vital resource for treating sick and injured birds who wouldn't otherwise survive in the wild.
On the Road with James: Tweetsie Railroad
We're off the road and on the rails this week at Tweetsie Railroad. All aboard!
Fire Weather Warning and Freeze Warnings Ahead of Strong Cold Front
Strong cold front bringing wind, cold to the region.
Increased Fire Danger Wednesday
A dry and windy Wednesday afternoon on tap will lead to an increased fire danger.
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