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

Cold air arrived on time - next up, ice?

The cold air will be front and center on Saturday as daybreak temperatures will be below freezing and highs only managing the mid 40s. Cloudy skies will rule the day and they will produce showers at times as well.

Eric Thomas

Published January 17, 2020 at 8:58 PM

First Alert Days now declared for Friday and Saturday

For you fans of mild weather, enjoy the remainder of your Thursday because a sudden blast of cold air arrives overnight and will alter your approach to the day on Friday.

Eric Thomas

Published January 17, 2020 at 1:24 AM

First Alert Saturday – rain likely – freezing rain?

There will be no mistake about the colder air Thursday night as you’ll wake up to below-freezing temperatures Friday morning.

Eric Thomas

Published January 15, 2020 at 8:46 PM

Showers will actually end! Cold air will actually return!

After waves of rain have been lashing at the Carolinas since Saturday, the pattern will finally shift away from this rainy cycle during the second half of this week.

Eric Thomas

Published January 14, 2020 at 7:41 PM

Tornadoes out west, what it means for us this weekend

Numerous tornadoes have already been sighted and/or indicated by radar from Texas through Missouri and that storm system will move into the southeastern US and the Carolinas Saturday and Saturday night.

Eric Thomas

Published January 11, 2020 at 1:31 AM

Rising temperatures will bring rising rainfall

After we enjoyed a couple picturesque days around the region Wednesday and Thursday, gray skies return Friday with light patchy rain around.

Eric Thomas

Published January 9, 2020 at 8:15 PM

Pretty day Thursday - then all bets are off!

More sunshine is heading our way on Thursday, but don’t expect a repeat of the 62 degree weather we enjoyed Wednesday afternoon.

Eric Thomas

Published January 8, 2020 at 8:17 PM

Mild weather returns - bringing weekend rain

You’re getting some milder weather soon, but rain is coming along for the ride and just in time for the weekend.

Eric Thomas

Published January 7, 2020 at 8:10 PM

One to three inches of snow may accumulate with the heaviest amounts in the highest elevations. Most populated areas should only see around an inch or so. It won’t last long as most of the wintry mix should be moving out by mid to late morning.

Eric Thomas

Published January 6, 2020 at 11:49 PM

First Alert: Heavy pockets of rain continue

A strong upper level vortex will roll over the region Saturday and Saturday night keeping showers in the picture for all of us during the day, and snow developing in the mountains overnight.

Eric Thomas

Published January 3, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Saturday night a few light showers may start dotting the area, but more numerous showers will expand across the region Sunday morning and hang around throughout the day.

Eric Thomas

Published December 27, 2019 at 11:19 PM

Patchy fog overnight - rain this weekend

Mild weather continues into and through the weekend with highs persisting in the mid 60s.

Eric Thomas

Published December 26, 2019 at 5:44 PM

Glorious Christmas week weather continues

Things begin to change as the weekend arrives with increasing clouds on Saturday but still mainly rain-free.

Eric Thomas

Published December 25, 2019 at 6:50 PM

It’s here - your Christmas Day forecast!

Temperatures will fall back only slightly on Christmas Day as bright sunshine will once again push temperatures back into the low 60s before even milder air rebounds again for the second half of the week.

Eric Thomas

Published December 24, 2019 at 7:44 PM

All of this is clearing out just in the nick of time as Christmas Eve day arrives and so will the sunshine. The only people who might be disappointed by this weather pattern are those who like it cold for the holiday.

Eric Thomas

Published December 23, 2019 at 9:55 PM

Sunshine returns Thursday, but again, don’t expect much warmth. After the cold start, we’ll only get back to the mid to upper 40s during the afternoon hours.

Eric Thomas

Published December 18, 2019 at 6:27 PM

High temperatures will stay below the seasonal average both Wednesday and Thursday, only getting back to near 50° each afternoon before falling to the upper 20s and lowers 30s overnight.

Eric Thomas

Published December 17, 2019 at 6:52 PM

First Alert Tuesday for widespread rainfall

A First Alert has been declared for Tuesday as the cold front moves west to east across the North Carolina mountains and into the Piedmont.

Eric Thomas

Published December 16, 2019 at 7:21 PM

After Friday began with freezing rain in the foothills and relentless rain for everyone else across our region, little will change overnight as more waves of rain will move through the viewing area and temperatures won’t budge much.

Eric Thomas

Published December 13, 2019 at 7:05 PM

A FIRST ALERT has been declared from the WBTV weather team for Friday, to highlight the potential for freezing rain in the morning, and widespread rain into Friday afternoon and night.

Eric Thomas

Published December 12, 2019 at 11:35 PM

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect overnight for our mountain counties in anticipation of rain changing mainly to freezing rain beginning late tonight and lasting into the predawn hours.

Eric Thomas

Published December 10, 2019 at 10:18 PM

A large storm system moving across the country will push rain across our region Tuesday and Tuesday night ending as snow in the mountains Wednesday morning. An inch or two of snow is likely in the high country before it ends quickly on Wednesday.

Eric Thomas

Published December 9, 2019 at 8:12 PM

The weekend is looking dry and cool, with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, and high temperatures around 55 degrees on Saturday, and around 50 degrees on Sunday.

Eric Thomas

Published December 6, 2019 at 9:06 PM

The weather rarely gets boring this time of year, and this forecast is no exception.

Eric Thomas

Published December 6, 2019 at 12:08 AM

Well we hit 60 degrees on Wednesday and we’ll likely duplicate that effort again Thursday.

Eric Thomas

Published December 4, 2019 at 8:24 PM

Chilly air remains over the Carolinas on Tuesday, but that will give way to milder air Wednesday and Thursday as afternoon highs will get back up to around 60 degrees.

Eric Thomas

Published December 3, 2019 at 7:51 PM

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect overnight for additional snow squalls and blowing snow which will reduce visibility and create some dangerous conditions for travelers in the high country.

Eric Thomas

Published December 2, 2019 at 7:55 PM

A glorious start to Thanksgiving followed by a sloppy ending

The rain moved out earlier on Wednesday, but then the wind moved in! Not for everybody, but a high wind warning is in effect for our mountain counties overnight and through midday Thursday for gusts as high as 65mph!

Eric Thomas

Published November 27, 2019 at 7:04 PM

Wednesday showers then Thanksgiving sunshine

Thus, if you have travel plans and would prefer to avoid rain-soaked roads, you’ll either want to head out in the predawn hours before it arrives, or wait until midday after the rain moves east and fizzles.

Eric Thomas

Published November 26, 2019 at 11:56 PM

First Alert travel advisory Wednesday morning

So whether you are heading off to work, or setting out to travel for Thanksgiving, you may want to adjust the timing of your plans if you would prefer to avoid wet roads.

Eric Thomas

Published November 25, 2019 at 7:53 PM

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