Eric Thomas

Chief Meteorologist

Charlotte, NC

Multiple Emmy Award winner for Weather Broadcasts. Also, have been voted as Charlotte's Best by various publications around Charlotte. American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval. But the biggest honor for me happens every day when someone turns on WBTV and gives me a chance to inform them about upcoming weather. Thank you for that opportunity. I'll do my best never to let you down!!

Recent Articles by Eric

After scorching temperatures last week with three straight days at 95, only to see Thursday hit 98 degrees, highs topped out at 91 degrees on Sunday in Charlotte.

Eric Thomas

Published 3h at 8:40 PM

Storms will give way to the weekend - for most

The only exception to our quiet Saturday may occur in the foothills and mountains as the tail end of the front may still spark some daytime showers and a storm or two.

Eric Thomas

Published September 13, 2019 at 9:34 PM

Yet again, afternoon high temperatures soared way above the average high for this time of year and peaked at 95. It was the 68th day at or above 90 degrees for 2019, still well shy of the record 88 days.

Eric Thomas

Published September 11, 2019 at 12:02 AM

Scorching Monday kicks off hot work week

Looking ahead though, it’s all topsy this week with the high heat hanging around into the weekend.

Eric Thomas

Published September 9, 2019 at 9:53 PM

Look for a generous supply of sunshine all weekend long and some unseasonal heat to go along with it as highs will continue to hover around 90 degrees which is solidly above the average high of 84 at this point in September.

Eric Thomas

Published September 7, 2019 at 12:35 AM

Oddly enough, the two storms started off on vastly different tracks with Matthew far to the south of Dorian in the early stages.

Eric Thomas

Published September 5, 2019 at 3:48 PM

Calm and quiet here as Dorian heads north

Other than Thursday, the forecast looks like early September around here with plenty of sunshine and highs in the mid and upper 80s for most of the next week.

Eric Thomas

Published September 4, 2019 at 1:19 AM

As of the 7:00 p.m. hour, Dorian continues to thrash across the northern Bahamas wreaking total destruction in many areas across Great Abaco and now moving over Grand Bahama and toward Freeport. Maximum sustained winds remain at 185 mph with incredible gusts to 225 mph.

Eric Thomas

Published September 2, 2019 at 12:03 AM

Hurricane Dorian remains a powerful Category 4 hurricane, still teetering near Category 5 strength with maximum sustained winds at 150 mph and moving W at 8 mph.

Eric Thomas

Published August 31, 2019 at 8:34 PM

Sunshine will again dominate on Saturday with tolerable humidity levels and highs in the mid to upper 80s. While the humidity level will gradually rise, similar temperatures are expected for the rest of the holiday weekend with low rain chances in the forecast.

Eric Thomas

Published August 30, 2019 at 1:39 PM

Tracking Hurricane Dorian and any possible impacts to the Carolinas

The Carolinas may not necessarily see hurricane conditions, but even the remnants of tropical cyclones and hurricanes can produce flooding rains and more.

Eric Thomas

Published August 29, 2019 at 5:39 PM

Humidity retreats, tracking Hurricane Dorian

The only effects around here from Dorian through the weekend might be some light showers Sunday from some outer rain bands circulating around the storm.

Eric Thomas

Published August 28, 2019 at 11:52 PM

After another classic August day on Friday with highs around 90 and scattered thunderstorms, you may be shocked at what you encounter when you wake up Saturday.

Eric Thomas

Published August 24, 2019 at 12:00 AM

Friday storms followed by weekend chill?

We still can’t rule out some redevelopment overnight especially across the western half of our viewing area as our short term data is hinting at some nocturnal thunderstorms returning.

Eric Thomas

Published August 22, 2019 at 7:45 PM

Another day and another round of storms - more coming

Things will settle down overnight as they often do, but brace yourself for another round Thursday and Friday for that matter too.

Eric Thomas

Published August 21, 2019 at 9:10 PM

After 14 straight days in the 90s, the official high on Tuesday was a mere 84 degrees.

Eric Thomas

Published August 20, 2019 at 6:26 PM

After showers and storms erupted across our 22 county region Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will see fewer storms but by no means can we rule them out in your area as pockets of rain and storms will certainly reappear.

Eric Thomas

Published August 19, 2019 at 5:44 PM

After hitting 95 degrees on Sunday with a few intense thunderstorms, you may be wondering what to expect on Monday, first day back to school for many.

Eric Thomas

Published August 19, 2019 at 2:12 AM

Highs soared into the low and mid-90s again today, and will likely be just as hot over the weekend, if not a tick hotter.

Eric Thomas

Published August 16, 2019 at 4:53 PM

Friday will likely turn out much the same as an old frontal boundary may still trigger some storms in those same areas leaving most of the rest of our region around Charlotte and points west alone.

Eric Thomas

Published August 15, 2019 at 10:38 PM

A final swipe of thunderstorms developed around the region Wednesday with the passage of a very weak cold front which will do little or nothing to cool things off and reduce the humidity.

Eric Thomas

Published August 14, 2019 at 6:12 PM

Then comes Wednesday. As a frontal boundary pushes through the Carolinas, another round of storms will refire mostly during the afternoon and early evening.

Eric Thomas

Published August 13, 2019 at 11:44 PM

A weak frontal boundary will arrive Saturday and that will give rise to some widely scattered showers and storms.

Eric Thomas

Published August 9, 2019 at 11:34 PM

Tracking our next chance of thunderstorms

Thunderstorms should remain few and far between over the week and it won’t be until midweek next week when the next chance for organized clusters of storms to arrive across the region.

Eric Thomas

Published August 8, 2019 at 8:34 PM

Severe thunderstorms formed in North Carolina today narrowly missing the WBTV viewing region and assaulting central sections of NC.

Eric Thomas

Published August 7, 2019 at 4:51 PM

Things will change a bit Wednesday as a weak front will arrive and likely trigger a few additional showers and storms during the afternoon and evening hours, but we’re still not expecting widespread activity.