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After a couple of very wet days, we'll finally enjoy a break from the rain on Wednesday. 

By Wednesday, the rain will be on the way out. With mainly dry conditions, highs will recover to the mid 70s and we should stay in the seasonal 70s Thursday and Friday.

Following Thursday's cold frontal passage, we're starting off much chiller Friday morning with daybreak readings mainly in the 30s. 

If you've missed the warm weather, it will be back on Wednesday! Under sunny skies, we will head for the low 80s Wednesday afternoon. 

We do expect to clear out and dry out Monday when afternoon readings dip back into the upper 50s, well below average for mid-April. It will be much colder Monday night with lows back into the 30s. 

As high pressure continues to dominate across the Southeastern U.S., it has tapped into warm air currently over the central/southern Plains and will send it in our direction over the next couple of days. 

With high pressure in control, we will likely remain dry for the rest of the week and highs will begin to increase each day.

High pressure will dominate the eastern half of the US for the rest of this week and with all the sunshine associated with it, temperatures will finally respond. 

Sunday will be a much nicer looking day. We will dry out, but highs will still struggle

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We've got a stationary front just off to our north that is going to drift back and forth near the Carolinas through Tuesday.

By Wednesday, a warming trend begins. We will jump all the way to the 70s and stay there through Thursday.

After the cold start, Friday brings continued improvement with plenty of sunshine and afternoon readings close to 60 degrees, but that's still 5 degrees below average for early spring.

A Winter Storm Warning for our mountain counties will remain in effect until 8 AM on Thursday morning.

Clouds have lowered and thickened overnight and sooner or later, a few showers are going to pop up across the area today, making for a wet Monday.

There is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Avery, Ashe and Watauga until midnight. You could see thunderstorms containing large hail and gusty winds. 

Another wave of snow poured back into the mountains overnight, prompting yet another Winter Weather Advisory for Ashe, Watauga and Avery counties until 11 a.m. Wednesday. 

The mountains have been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning which will be in effect from midnight Monday to midnight Tuesday. This is an upgrade from the Winter Storm Watch which was issued yesterday. We are continuing to track the advancement of rain in from the southwest as an area of low-pressure is trying to form over Alabama. 

Friday will provide more sun and less of a breeze, which should make for a bit of a milder afternoon as temps reach the low to mid 50s.

After a damp start, sunshine will dominate again Wednesday, but don't expect the warm weather to return. 

Showers are possible as early as the morning commute. The rain will progress east through the day. Because of that, we're issuing a First Alert Day for Tuesday.

We had a beautiful weekend and Monday will continue that streak. We will again reach highs in the low 60s and enjoy the sun most of the day. 

Patchy light rain will arrive Wednesday, a bit earlier in our western counties, perhaps during the morning hours.  For areas around Charlotte, the light areas of rain are a better bet for the midday and afternoon hours.

The morning commute should be affected by the showers. The first half of the day will likely be the wettest part. Then showers are possible for the rest of the day.

Another record fell on Wednesday when Charlotte reached 80 degrees. Afternoon temperatures will run in the upper 70s for the rest of the week, so additional records may tumble. 

We're in a pattern when the evenings/nights bring about a temperature inversion.

Periods of rain are beginning to show up on the radar, most of which are light, as of Saturday morning. We still expect shower coverage to increase through this afternoon. 

Thursday and Friday will be very warm, considering the time of year. Highs will reach the low to mid 70s both days, which will challenge a record on Friday (76 degrees set in 1976).

Get ready for wild temperature swings over the next 48 hours with a brief burst of chilly air rushing in here for Tuesday, and followed by a pronounced warm-up for the second half of the week.

Rain will continue through Sunday morning, heavy at times. 

Friday will be an extension of Thursday's pretty weather with seasonal temperatures in the upper 50s to near 60 degrees. Enjoy the break, because another round of rain is approaching and this time it will affect both days of the weekend.

Rain will overspread the WBTV viewing area from west to east Wednesday morning and linger - heavy at times, especially during the midday hours - most of the day, so plan accordingly. 

After a chilly start, southerly winds Tuesday will allow for temperatures to rebound to near 60 degrees Tuesday afternoon.

The stage is already set for this winter weather event this weekend with cold air in place. 

A storm system will organize over the Gulf Coast States on Saturday and bring copious amounts of moisture into the Carolinas on Sunday.  

Strong winds will continue as well, perhaps gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing snow and reduced visibility. The snow should taper off Tuesday morning and lead to a mostly sunny day thereafter. 

Avery, Ashe and Watauga Counties could pick up to one to three inches of snow by Tuesday morning.

A First Alert Day is in effect for Sunday with rain in the forecast.

After a colder start with daybreak readings in the upper 20s, Thursday will pretty much be copy and paste of Wednesday with sunshine and afternoon temperatures in the 50s.

Monday night's rain is quickly moving east and the bulk of it will be out of the WBTV viewing by daybreak Tuesday morning.  Behind the rain, clouds will break and sunshine will return along with mild temperatures in the 60s yet again.

Saturday night will be above freezing. That means we can continue with the melting round the clock and black ice won't be an issue in the morning.

A First Alert Day has been declared for Thursday morning due to the icy road conditions. Until we get above freezing - which may not be until after lunchtime in the Charlotte area - expect roads to be treacherous! 

Accumulations will be fairly light - from a dusting to an inch, with some spots picking up to about 2 inches. However, we know all too well that it doesn't take a lot of snow to cause big problems.

With a bit of moisture, and cold air support from the upper levels of the atmosphere, the mountains will see a quick round of snow Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. 

As the forecast continues to trend wetter, we have decided to issue a First Alert Day for Thursday in addition to Friday.

Showers will be on the increase Thursday, but Friday is the bigger concern as a potent front will race across the region producing heavy gusty showers with isolated strong to severe thunderstorms. 

The models have been trending toward a later onset of precipitation. For many of us, it will come in after the temperatures are above freezing and there will be little to no impact.

It looks like Sunday will be our last day with lows in the low teens and highs in the 30s.

For the mountains, there are wind chill warnings and advisories in effect with the higher elevations experiencing wind chills in the 15 - 25 degrees below zero range - dangerous!

There will be several inches of snow for the coastal areas where Winter Storm Warnings are in effect, but most models are keeping the precipitation to our east.

The really cold air is just barely making it into the Carolinas now. There is a whole lot more still to come!

Lows Friday morning will once again fall into the upper teens and low 20s around the Charlotte area.

Yes, there is still a wintry storm rolling into the deep south on Thursday night.  But most of the current guidance now keeps the precipitation well to the south and east of the Charlotte area. 

Hope you're having a good Christmas! If you've been waiting for Christmas-like weather, here you go!

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Wednesday have been declared a First Alert Day, as the models are putting down a solid, soaking rain here, likely in the one to two inch range. 

After jumping up to nearly 60 degrees on Thursday, we'll briefly retreat back to about 50 degrees for highs Friday with another weak (but dry) cool front now through the area.

We're waking up in the cold 20s Wednesday morning and some in the mountains are all the down into the teens. Plus, the wind is still an issue.

After another cold start down in the 20s, Monday will feature sunny skies with afternoon readings rebounding to the low to mid 50s. Cold temperatures in the 30s are expected again Monday night under mostly clear skies, with a few snow showers possibly starting in the mountains late. 

Believe it or not, driving tonight might be even worse than Friday night, when many of us had snow falling.

So, we are facing cold and wet morning and evening commutes, as most areas will settle back in the cold 30s Friday (but above freezing through the daylight hours).

Cold air has punched into the region, and we can feel it Thursday morning.  Daybreak readings will be much colder as compared to Wednesday, down into the 30s for most neighborhoods.

By daybreak, most of the showers should be out of the picture, but the low clouds and drizzle will hang around for much of the day, perhaps even another of light or patchy rain Wednesday afternoon. 

The advisory was issued for Lancaster, Chesterfield, York and Chester counties until 10 a.m. The fog is an issue where the ground is damp due to overnight rain. 

No doubt, it's going to be a chilly morning commute, with daybreak readings in the upper 20s to low 30s. However, with plenty of sunshine to go around from start to finish, we'll warm to the low to mid 60s during the afternoon hours. 

This morning we have temperatures below freezing with 100% humidity in some areas. Fog has developed in these places and until temps come up above 32° it will be freezing fog. 

There will be a lot more cloud cover but it shouldn't produce rain - other than perhaps a sprinkle in a few spots.  Highs will be in the chilly mid to upper 50s again.  

Friday brings another dose of sun with highs in the comfortable and seasonable low 60s. There will be clear skies Friday and it will be chilly with evening temperatures in the 40s and overnight lows close to 40 degrees.

We'll enjoy more sun Wednesday, but afternoon readings will still be on the chilly side, only reaching the mid to upper 50s in most neighborhoods. 

Sunday's chilly rain has moved out, but we're still on the damp side Monday morning, and you may encounter some thick fog as you head out the door for work early on.

As for Thursday, periods of persistent light rain and drizzle continue and will do so through a good bit of the morning, so most morning commuters will likely face another round of slick, wet roads to start out the day.

A strong but slow cold front is creeping across the Carolinas Tuesday.  The first thing you'll notice is rainfall, especially north of Charlotte, but it's larger legacy will be the cold air it drops on us in its wake.

The advisory was issued for counties along and south of Interstate 85. The advisory may be expanded northward and to the west since there is dense fog in other counties as well. 

The rain for the foothills and showers for the rest of us will soon be a thing of the past. Sunday looks to be a drier day. We will start with mainly cloudy skies but we should see more sun as the day progresses.

We are on a warming trend for the next few days. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s Thursday and near 80 on Friday.

After dipping below freezing for the first time this season on Monday morning, you won't have to wait long for our next warming trend as it gets underway Tuesday. 

We'll have a few showers left-over for areas east of I-77, otherwise, it's generally just cloudy with damp roads which give way to gradual clearing. Now, we get ready for the COLD! 

Daybreak readings will be back in the chilly 30s and 40s Thursday morning as you head out the door for work and school.

Stanly, Union and Watauga counties are under a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. Chester, Chesterfield, Lancaster and York counties in South Carolina are also under a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. 

We have issued a First Alert Day for Monday. A cold front is moving towards us as we speak. You can and should still enjoy your weekend though. Sunday will still be nice – maybe just a few more clouds than we had on Saturday. Highs will still be above average, in the mid 70s.

In the short term, a gradual warm-up will continue Friday afternoon and head into the weekend. Temperatures will return to the upper 70s for our Friday, and nighttime lows will be back into the milder 50s.

We've had such a warm October that the next few days may come as quite a shock for some. We're going from well above to well below average.

In the short term, the atmosphere will remain pumped and primed to produce more showers at the slightest trigger passing through the atmosphere. 

Nate made landfall twice on Saturday as a Category one hurricane. First it rolled across the mouth of the Mississippi, moved back out over the warm water and then made landfall again along the Mississippi coast - both times as a category 1 hurricane. 

So, on paper, a forecast of one to two inches of rain (Piedmont and foothills, three to four+ inches in the mountains) over the next few days sounds awesome!

The center of Tropical Storm Nate is moving into eastern Honduras with flooding rains expected over portions of Central America.

We have a new tropical depression which just formed in the SW Caribbean. Currently, winds are 35mph and it will bring heavy rain to Honduras and Nicaragua for the next day or so. From there, the storm will begin to make progress to the north and strengthen as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico.

Every day over the past week has had a high temperature of at least 86 degrees and most days were between 88 and 93 degrees, ouch! 

Hurricane Maria will make its closest pass to the Outer Banks Wednesday morning as it glides northward about 140 miles east of the coastline. 

We've been telling you for days the date and time Fall would arrive, but what is actually happening at that moment?

Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico early Wednesday morning as a strong Category 4 storm packing winds of 155 mph. Maria is the strongest storm to strike the island since the 1930s.

Hurricane Maria has intensified into a major Hurricane and is headed for the Leeward Islands.

Most models are sending Jose around in a circle then keeping it out over the ocean. We aren’t currently expecting to see any impacts from this storm into next week.

Continued slow weakening is forecast, and Irma is likely to become a tropical depression on Tuesday.