Tuesday is shaping up to feel much more like early summer around the Carolinas. Weβll wake up to plenty of sunshine and a warmer start to the day, with afternoon temperatures quickly climbing into the low 80s. Itβll also turn a bit breezy by the afternoon, with wind gusts around 25 mph at times as our next weather maker starts getting closer. Enjoy the dry weather while it lasts, because changes begin moving in late Tuesday night.
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 itβs 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 β 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
Lifeβs a Beechβ¦ and North Americaβs 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.
All Charlotte-Mecklenburg district, school, and work locations will be closed on Tuesday because of the wintry weather.
Punxsutawney Philβs handlers say heβs seen his shadow and is therefore predicting six more weeks of winter weather. Philβs annual prediction occurred shortly after dawn Monday outside his tree stump in Gobblerβs Knob.
