Eric Thomas
Chief Meteorologist
Charlotte, NC
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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!!
Updated: Dec. 24, 2021 at 9:30 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
Thank you all for your support over all these years, and please know… I love each and every one of you!!!
Updated: Dec. 23, 2021 at 6:57 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
Chances of rain are at least slim to none over the next few days.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 at 11:03 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
We will be close to record high temperatures both Friday and Saturday here in the Carolinas before colder air returns on Sunday and will remain for the Christmas week kickoff.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2021 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
First Alert Weather: There is a chance of light rain and even snow in this forecast starting Wednesday night and extending through Thursday
Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
The big change coming will take us from warm and dry weather to cool and dry weather. The only chance of rain will be over this weekend as the cold front races across the Carolinas on Saturday.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2021 at 6:52 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
First Alert Weather: Hurricane Ida could clip the NC mountains.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2021 at 9:52 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
If you have outdoor plans however, thunderstorms are highly unlikely to get in your way as we are forecasting mostly sunny skies through Monday.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2021 at 10:18 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
That downward trend should continue over the weekend which should make anyone with outdoor plans happy.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 at 9:21 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Stay alert if you live in a flood-prone area as area creeks and streams may not have crested yet.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2021 at 9:01 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
After some light showers arrived on Friday afternoon ahead of schedule, more showers are expected overnight and becoming heavier in spots toward daybreak.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 at 6:49 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Friday will be another quiet summer day and then the questions begin for Saturday.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2021 at 6:47 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Sunshine will be more noticeable which will contribute to the warming trend.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 8:08 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Enjoy the quiet weather and the milder weather.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 7:01 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Hard to believe, but we’ll spend a good portion of next week in the low and mid-80s during the daytime.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 8:01 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
There is good news as temperatures will gradually back off over the weekend
Updated: Jul. 23, 2021 at 8:16 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Temperatures are likely going to climb later next week and for the first time, heat index values have a good chance of getting up and over 100°.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2021 at 8:19 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Smoky air from western US wildfires continues to pour into the Carolinas. We will remain in a code Orange regime for the remainder of Thursday.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Along those lines, we have experienced 22 90-degree days so far this summer.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2021 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Along with these conditions always comes those scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2021 at 6:55 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
After a week when the Carolinas were hit by Elsa and followed up by a line of storms on Friday, the weather will shift back to a less turbulent pattern over the weekend, but that doesn’t mean it will be perfect for outdoor plans.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2021 at 7:59 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Heavy rain and some stronger wind gusts will accompany the passage of Elsa, especially in areas along and east of I-77.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2021 at 6:36 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
It all adds up to a real, and rare treat for early July.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 8:37 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Heavy showers and storms have been menacing the mountains most of the day and flooding concerns will increase overnight.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2021 at 8:02 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
A weak tropical disturbance over the western Atlantic will move into the southeastern United States on Monday.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2021 at 9:00 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
As the saying goes, all good things much come to an end, and for you fans of the milder weather, the end is near – this weekend.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2021 at 10:56 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
As if this week wasn’t accommodating enough, our data is now suggesting there is even less chance of rain or storms over the weekend.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2021 at 7:25 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
A few showers may creep into our eastern counties Friday afternoon, but most areas will remain dry and pleasant again.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2021 at 6:43 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
You can expect high temperatures to only reach the low 80s with sunshine over the next few days with much lower humidity as well.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2021 at 11:21 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Some storms could be strong enough to produce small hail and locally damaging winds.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2021 at 1:41 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Our pleasant summertime pattern continues and should extend through the end of the work week.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2021 at 6:34 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
The best chance of storms Saturday may not appear until very late in the day during the evening or overnight hours.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2021 at 6:54 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Overnight, storms become more likely in areas west of I-77, but I’m not forecasting widespread rain and storms.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2021 at 7:20 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
We hit 73 degrees on Wednesday and may come close to 80 degrees by Friday.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2021 at 7:47 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
While the chances of rain aren’t zero through the weekend, the next good chance of rain arrives Monday next week along with Tuesday as well.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2021 at 7:55 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
We have a wonderful weekend on tap with bright skies and plenty of sunshine, but temperatures will remain cooler-than-average.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2021 at 11:31 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
High clouds will return on Thursday, but overall with highs back in the 50s again.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2021 at 11:31 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
A Winter Storm Warning is currently in effect for Avery, Ashe, and Watauga counties as 3 to 6 inches of snow is possible above 3,500 feet with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation likely in the lower elevations.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 11:29 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
A small batch of light is approaching the Carolinas tonight and will arrive as a light wintry mix in the mountains close to daybreak.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 11:29 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
High pressure is in control of our weather pattern.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 11:29 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
Those clear skies may come back to haunt us overnight as that will allow surface temperatures to cool rapidly.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 6:42 AM EST
|By Eric Thomas
Normally when we mention snow in our forecast we’re talking about the three or four mountain counties in this area of responsibility.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 11:27 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
A White Christmas is on the way for the mountains and the higher elevations of the foothills in Caldwell and Burke counties.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2020 at 6:51 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
An enormous celestial event is taking place right now with the peak occurring Monday evening shortly after sunset.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2020 at 7:05 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
As we shake off a chilly, damp, and gloomy Sunday, brighter days are ahead to kick off the holiday week.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2020 at 6:50 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
As the calendar flipped, so did our weather pattern.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2020 at 7:25 PM EST
|By Eric Thomas
It isn’t too early to recap this historic 2020 season. Records were broken all over the place.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2020 at 11:50 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Temperatures have generally been running at or above average over the past week, but that’s about to change and just in time for the weekend.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2020 at 8:26 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
If you have outdoor plans and errands you need to run, I’d suggest you do it Thursday because rain is a better bet again on Friday and that will continue through the weekend.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2020 at 11:31 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
The second half of the week and the upcoming weekend will experience an unsettled weather pattern with clouds and scattered showers around.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2020 at 7:17 PM EDT
|By Eric Thomas
Our next weak cold front is currently located over the Mississippi Valley this weekend and will work it’s way into the Carolinas on Monday increasing our chances for showers and storms to kick off the new work week.