Rain chances fall, temperatures rise
Isolated pop-up storms will be the only obstacles temperatures have to hurdle on their journeys into the mid-90s over the next several days.
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James Scott is the weekday morning meteorologist for WCCB News Rising, a position he’s held since June 2025. James worked as WCCB’s weekend meteorologist for the previous six years.
Born and raised in Chapel Hill, NC, James attended Carrboro High School and graduated in 2014. After playing a year of prep basketball at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, VA, he found that college basketball wasn’t in the cards for him and decided to focus on his true passion: meteorology.
James immersed himself in the wide world of weather at North Carolina State University (Go Pack!). He quickly joined the weather broadcast club but struggled at first and was unsure if TV was the right field for him to be in. That all changed, however, after his first internship at WECT in Wilmington, NC. James was taught and inspired by the weather team there, which renewed his passion for broadcast meteorology. The next summer, he interned at KARE in Minneapolis, MN, which only deepened his love for broadcasting. The 18 hours of sunlight per day did mess up his sleeping patterns, however. By the time he graduated, he became the president of the broadcast club at NC State and was ready to become Charlotte’s newest meteorologist.
James is an avid sports watcher, whether it be professional or college. He loves the Miami Heat, Philadelphia Eagles, Boston Red Sox, Carolina Hurricanes, and his beloved NC State Wolfpack. He’s always down for a game of basketball, so message him for a challenge. Give him a like on Facebook and follow him on Twitter @JamesWCCB!
Isolated pop-up storms will be the only obstacles temperatures have to hurdle on their journeys into the mid-90s over the next several days.
Regardless of development, this system will likely bring heavy rain to the central Gulf Coast - and could fling some moisture toward the Carolinas this weekend.
The torrid temperatures continue this week as scattered heavy storms roll in the afternoons ahead.
Today likely makes 25 of 26 days at or above 90° in the Queen City, and the heat shows no signs of slowing down.
Hot and humid with pop-up storms this weekend - welcome to the dog days of summer.
Another round of heavy, slow-moving storms may lead to more flash flooding across the Carolinas Thursday afternoon & evening.
A Level 2 (out of 5) severe risk has been posted for much of the Metro this Wednesday afternoon.
Highs soar near 100° this Tuesday afternoon before a stormy pattern sets up shop by midweek.
Highs soar into the mid-to-upper 90s across the Piedmont and Foothills through the first two days of the workweek.
We won't have to deal with nature's fireworks tonight, but there is some tropical trouble brewing in our own backyard.
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