Thursday, May 24 2012 11:49 AM EDT2012-05-24 15:49:25 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - NOAA's Climate Prediction Center issued its outlook for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, and near-normal development is expected. During the season, which lasts from June 1 throughMore >>
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center issued its outlook for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, and near-normal development is expected. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:27 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:27:44 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Ever been outside with your dog when out of nowhere they start to act strangely? Then moments later a storm rolls in. It turns out our four-legged friends could make wonderful forecasters;More >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Ever been outside with your dog when out of nowhere they start to act strangely? Then moments later a storm rolls in. It turns out our four-legged friends could make wonderful forecasters;More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 1:41 PM EDT2012-05-23 17:41:03 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - There are few things that are more frightening to a dog than a thunderstorm. Large dogs and small seem to be easily startled by the loud noises and flashing lights that accompanyMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - There are few things that are more frightening to a dog than a thunderstorm. Large dogs and small seem to be easily startled by the loud noises and flashing lights that accompanyMore >>
Monday, May 21 2012 1:11 PM EDT2012-05-21 17:11:12 GMT
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Alberto is moving southeastward as it spins off the coast of Florida and close to the South Carolina shore. Alberto's maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph early Monday morningMore >>
Tropical Storm Alberto is moving southeastward as it spins off the coast of Florida and close to the South Carolina shore.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 1:07 PM EDT2012-05-21 17:07:21 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Late in the day on Saturday, nearly two weeks before the official start of hurricane season, a disturbance off the Carolina coast spun into the first Tropical Storm of 2012. It'sMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Late in the day on Saturday, nearly two weeks before the official start of hurricane season, a disturbance off the Carolina coast spun into the first Tropical Storm of 2012. It'sMore >>
Sunday, May 20 2012 3:33 AM EDT2012-05-20 07:33:54 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - The first Atlantic storm of the 2012 hurricane season has formed off the South Carolina coast, nearly two weeks before the official start of the season.Hurricane season officiallyMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - The first Atlantic storm of the 2012 hurricane season has formed off the South Carolina coast, nearly two weeks before the official start of the season.Hurricane season officiallyMore >>
Saturday, May 19 2012 3:30 AM EDT2012-05-19 07:30:02 GMT
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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – You may have been hearing a lot about this weekend's upcoming solar eclipse. Only two weeks after the "supermoon" many will be treated to another space show in the early morningMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – You may have been hearing a lot about this weekend's upcoming solar eclipse. Only two weeks after the "supermoon" many will be treated to another space show in the early morningMore >>
Friday, May 18 2012 1:07 PM EDT2012-05-18 17:07:23 GMT
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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – On this date in 1980, Mt. St. Helens violently erupted in Washington state, sending millions of tons of ash into the atmosphere. The area had seen approximately 10,000 smaller earthquakesMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – On this date in 1980, Mt. St. Helens violently erupted in Washington state, sending millions of tons of ash into the atmosphere. The area had seen approximately 10,000 smaller earthquakesMore >>
Thursday, May 17 2012 6:03 PM EDT2012-05-17 22:03:20 GMT
CHARLOTTE, N. C. (WBTV) - An upper level disturbance moving across the Carolinas will bring severe weather to many communities today and tonight. This disturbance, coupled with warm, moist air will resultMore >>
CHARLOTTE, N. C. (WBTV) - An upper level disturbance moving across the Carolinas will bring severe weather to many communities today and tonight. This disturbance, coupled with warm, moist air will resultMore >>
Thursday, May 17 2012 12:37 PM EDT2012-05-17 16:37:27 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – After this storm system moves out, the weather is looking fantastic! If you're looking for an excuse for some good old-fashioned outdoor exercise, then here it is: Friday MayMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – After this storm system moves out, the weather is looking fantastic! If you're looking for an excuse for some good old-fashioned outdoor exercise, then here it is: Friday MayMore >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 9:04 AM EDT2012-05-16 13:04:21 GMT
Earlier this week, we talked about how our weather this summer would be less impacted by the end of La Nina, but more by the Bermuda High. So what is it?More >>
Earlier this week, we talked about how our weather this summer would be less impacted by the end of La Nina, but more by the Bermuda High. So what is it?More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 7:49 AM EDT2012-05-15 11:49:30 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – On this day (May 15th) in 1951, what would eventually become the strongest hurricane outside of the Atlantic hurricane season formed about 300 miles South of Bermuda. StartingMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – On this day (May 15th) in 1951, what would eventually become the strongest hurricane outside of the Atlantic hurricane season formed about 300 miles South of Bermuda.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 10:10 AM EDT2012-05-14 14:10:43 GMT
Monday morning flooding in Casar. Photo courtesy of viewer Sara McNeilly
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - An area of low pressure over Georgia is bringing with it a lot of rain to the Carolinas today. With rain falling steadily over the same areas, flooding will be a concern today.More >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - An area of low pressure over Georgia is bringing with it a lot of rain to the Carolinas today. With rain falling steadily over the same areas, flooding will be a concern today.More >>
Sunday, May 13 2012 11:46 AM EDT2012-05-13 15:46:01 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – A slow-moving area of low pressure could bring heavy downpours, especially to those of us in the higher elevations early this week. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for AsheMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – A slow-moving area of low pressure could bring heavy downpours, especially to those of us in the higher elevations early this week.More >>
Saturday, May 12 2012 9:26 AM EDT2012-05-12 13:26:27 GMT
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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – Only recently has La Nina officially come to an end. For some, that will mean better chances of warm, wet weather. Others will be drier and cool. What about the Carolinas? CouldMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – Only recently has La Nina officially come to an end. For some, that will mean better chances of warm, wet weather. Others will be drier and cool. What about the Carolinas? Could this change in the Pacific Ocean give us some insight into what to expect this summer?More >>
Friday, May 11 2012 5:03 PM EDT2012-05-11 21:03:53 GMT
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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – Imagine this: you're just getting off work on a hot day in May. Suddenly, the skies turn dark and a deadly twister is heading directly for you.That's precisely what happened onMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – Imagine this: you're just getting off work on a hot day in May. Suddenly, the skies turn dark and a deadly twister is heading directly for you.That's precisely what happened onMore >>
Monday, May 7 2012 1:34 PM EDT2012-05-07 17:34:45 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – An upper level system and surface cold front will move across the Carolinas this week, bringing with it the possibility of severe weather. The Storm Prediction Center has placedMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – An upper level system and surface cold front will move across the Carolinas this week, bringing with it the possibility of severe weather.More >>
Friday, May 4 2012 4:09 PM EDT2012-05-04 20:09:03 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – A new government-sponsored report warns that the ability of US forecasters could be severely hindered as the number and capability of weather satellites continues to decline. TighteningMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – A new government-sponsored report warns that the ability of US forecasters could be severely hindered as the number and capability of weather satellites continues to decline.More >>
Thursday, May 3 2012 3:01 PM EDT2012-05-03 19:01:47 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – It was a warm and snowless winter across much of the Carolinas. Only a trace of snow fell in Charlotte the entire season, which has only happened eleven times since records beganMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – It was a warm and snowless winter across much of the Carolinas. Only a trace of snow fell in Charlotte the entire season, which has only happened eleven times since records beganMore >>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 1:18 PM EDT2012-05-01 17:18:23 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A new study by the National Weather Service reports that the strong downburst winds observed during severe thunderstorms could be more dangerous in the Carolinas than tornadoes. Why?More >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A new study by the National Weather Service reports that the strong downburst winds observed during severe thunderstorms could be more dangerous in the Carolinas than tornadoes. Why?More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 12:32 PM EDT2012-04-30 16:32:03 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – Just last week we were concerned about frost. This week, some Carolina communities may be sweating through temperatures of 90°. Normally, we see highs in the mid to upper 70s thisMore >>
Just last week we were concerned about frost. This week, some Carolina communities may be sweating through temperatures of 90°. More >>
Saturday, April 28 2012 8:21 AM EDT2012-04-28 12:21:35 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – Predictions continue to come in about this year's hurricane season, and more forecasters are saying that 2012 will be an average year in terms of the number of hurricanes and tropicalMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – Predictions continue to come in about this year's hurricane season, and more forecasters are saying that 2012 will be an average year in terms of the number of hurricanes and tropicalMore >>
Thursday, April 26 2012 12:43 PM EDT2012-04-26 16:43:25 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Severe thunderstorms awoke many across the Carolinas early Thursday morning. Dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning and at least penny sized hail moved in as many of us were headedMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Severe thunderstorms awoke many across the Carolinas early Thursday morning. Dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning and at least penny sized hail moved in as many of us were headedMore >>
Monday, April 16 2012 8:50 AM EDT2012-04-16 12:50:05 GMT
A powerful storm system moved through the country's midsection this weekend causing significant damage from Texas to Iowa. Now that same system is heading East toward the Carolinas. Should we expect a similar situation here?More >>
Friday, December 30 2011 4:32 PM EST2011-12-30 21:32:38 GMT
The 5.8 magnitude quake that the Virginia region Tuesday afternoon and could be felt throughout North Carolina -- and as far south as Columbia, SC still had folks talking Tuesday evening.More >>
Five people were killed as three tornadoes ripped through the Charlotte region on Wednesday: one in York County in South Carolina, and one each in Cleveland and Davidson counties in North Carolina.More >>
Tuesday, July 26 2011 9:55 AM EDT2011-07-26 13:55:33 GMT
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Tuesday, January 11 2011 1:47 PM EST2011-01-11 18:47:01 GMT
Below are snowfall reports and totals from the storm that hit North and south Carolina on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. Data is from the National Weather Service.More >>
Tuesday, March 16 2010 7:27 PM EDT2010-03-16 23:27:25 GMT
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