Saturday follows a similar theme with comfortable temperatures, plenty of clouds, and another round of rain in the morning into early afternoon. It won't be an all-day washout, but keep the umbrella nearby if you have outdoor plans. Highs will remain in the 80s with some humidity creeping back up.
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.
All Charlotte-Mecklenburg district, school, and work locations will be closed on Tuesday because of the wintry weather.
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