Memorial Day itself stays unsettled with another chance for afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Highs will climb into the lower 80s, but with the humidity sticking around, it may feel closer to the upper 80s at times during the afternoon. It will not rain nonstop all weekend long, but there will be enough showers and storms around to keep outdoor plans weather-dependent.
There is a 1 and 15,300 chance you could be struck by lightning in your lifetime. Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright says, in order to avoid being a part of this statistic, do not wait until the last minute to get into your safe place.
On day four of Severe Weather Preparedness week, we're focus on tornadoes, damaging wind and hail - and how having a plan ahead of severe weather can save lives.
Did you know that about 10% of thunderstorms in the U.S. each year are classified as severe? That means they can pack wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, produce hail the size of a golf ball or bigger, or even spawn tornadoes. These storms are serious threats to both life and property, so it’s crucial to be ready.
On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 a lunar eclipse will occur across several time zones, but viewing will be difficult across the Carolinas.
Each day this week, the WCCB Charlotte WeatherWise team will focus on a different safety topic — helping you prepare for the hazards that come with severe weather.
An estimated 3.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey over Lake Murray just after 12:15 Thursday afternoon
Life’s a Beech… and North America’s tallest town east of the Rockies (5,506') has been playing in the snow this winter. About five feet of it, actually.
Due to leftover wintry weather conditions across the county, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will have a remote learning day for students on Wednesday.
