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Code Orange Air Quality Alert remains in place through the workweek

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Rachel Coulter

Another Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for Thursday.

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AIR QUALITY ALERT CODE ORANGE TODAY: Unhealthy for some

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Eric Garlick

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: UNHEALTHY AIR QUALITY. Becoming Cloudy Rain and A few T’Storms possible Later today. Highs in the 80s

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A Code Red Air Quality Report is in effect for Wednesday, prompting a First Alert Weather Day.

First Alert Weather Day: Code Red Air Quality Alert issued due to wildfire smoke

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Eric Garlick

This is all due to wildfire smoke working south out of Canada, making the air quality unhealthy.

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,The alert is due to unhealthy air quality.

FIRST ALERT: Code Red Air Quality Alert issued for Wednesday

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:22 PM EDT

By Rachel Coulter

A Code Red Air Quality Alert has been issued for a large portion of the area, Wednesday, and a First Alert Weather Day is now in place.

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The Air Quality Alert for the impacted counties goes through 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Air Quality Alert in effect through Tuesday afternoon, part of evening

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 1:01 PM EDT

By Eric Garlick

Tuesday will feature some warmer temperatures and some sunshine in the afternoon.

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Hot temperatures, potentially unhealthy air quality in Tuesday’s forecast

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:36 PM EDT

By Rachel Coulter

Highs Tuesday will reach near 90 degrees.

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Possible late afternoon storms with a potential for severe weather

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 12:42 PM EDT

By Eric Garlick

Some storms could turn severe and produce damaging winds and hail. Looking for the storms to fire up along, and just east, of the mountains and drift through the foothills to the south. This is where the highest chances(Albeit Low) will be.

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Look for the storms to fire up along, and just east of, the mountains and drift through the...

One or two severe storms possible Monday afternoon, evening

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 7:52 AM EDT

By Eric Garlick

Storms will be possible this afternoon and evening as a cold front drops in from north to south through the area later today.

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Warm up coming with drier conditions expected

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 8:41 AM EDT

By Elissia Wilson

Temps will reach high and mid-80s this week.

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Some showers and storms on Saturday but overall, this weekend will be pleasant

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT

By Elissia Wilson

After another warm, beautiful day this evening looks mostly clear and pleasant with lows in the lower 60s.

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Highs in the mid-80s, rain chances on the rise for Saturday

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 12:55 PM EDT

By Eric Garlick

Partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies this afternoon with high temps into the mid-80s. Winds will be breezy with a gust or two 10-15 mph.

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Showers, storms possible during weekend, into start of next week

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:56 AM EDT

By Eric Garlick

Our rain/storm chances will bump up a bit as we head into the weekend with a 40% chance on Saturday.

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More warm weather on the way as chances for scattered showers, storms remain

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT

By Elissia Wilson

This weekend will stay warm, although rain and storm chances stick around.

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Mostly sunny Thursday, storm chances return Saturday

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 12:58 PM EDT

By Eric Garlick

Warmer temperatures are returning with some isolated rain chances on Friday

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More seasonal temperatures move in as June kicks off

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:31 AM EDT

By Eric Garlick

Look for partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies this afternoon with high temps back into the low 80s.

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Warmer weather on the way along with mixture of sun and clouds

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:21 PM EDT

By Rachel Coulter

Temperatures are warming back up for the start of June.

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Temperatures rising as rain chances fall, warmer days ahead

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 12:06 PM EDT

By Eric Garlick

The highest chances for rain will be in the mountains and foothills during the afternoon/evening. Our temperatures will climb back up into the upper 70s.

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Scattered showers expected through rest of the week

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:36 AM EDT

By Eric Garlick

The highest chance of rain will be in the mountains and foothills during the afternoon/evening.

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Temperatures trending upward as rain chances remain through the weekend

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:06 PM EDT

By Rachel Coulter

Highs will get back into the 80s by the end of the week.

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Patchy, dense fog to start Tuesday, chance of afternoon showers

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:30 AM EDT

By Eric Garlick

The highest chances for rain will be in the mountains and foothills.

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Gradual warmup ahead as rain chances stick around

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT

By Rachel Coulter

Temperatures will warm up throughout the week and into the weekend.

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Next few days unsettled, 80s returning toward end of week

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 12:42 PM EDT

By Eric Garlick

This afternoon through the middle of the week still looks unsettled with chances for showers and thunderstorms mainly during the afternoon/evening hours.

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Storms possible through mid-week, warmer temps coming

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 5:36 AM EDT

By Eric Garlick

The highest rain chances Monday will be in the mountains.

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Seasonal temperatures to return by the end of the week

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 8:50 AM EDT

By Elissia Wilson

Sunday, however, will be soggy and cold.

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First Alert Weather Day: Get ready for a chilly, wet Memorial Day weekend

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 8:55 AM EDT

By Elissia Wilson

Heavy rain at times and gusty winds are expected through the day.

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First Alert Weather Days issued Saturday, Sunday for rainy, chilly forecast

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:01 PM EDT

By Rachel Coulter

After a mostly dry week, big changes are on the way for our Memorial Day Weekend.

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Wind, rain, cold temps all part of holiday weekend forecast

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:41 AM EDT

By Al Conklin

It won’t be a total washout and conditions will improve as the weekend goes along.

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Rain, gusty winds to move in along with cold temperatures this weekend

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:35 PM EDT

By Rachel Coulter

First Alert Weather Days have been issued for both Saturday and Sunday.

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First Alert Weather Days for rain, plummeting temps over holiday weekend

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 7:57 AM EDT

By Al Conklin

Friday is likely still dry, but there will be a bit more cloud cover around with highs falling back a bit to the low to middle 70s.

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First Alert Weather Days issued this weekend for periods of rain, gusty winds

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT

By Rachel Coulter

In addition to rain chances, cooler temperatures will also move in.

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First Alert Weather Days issued for rainy Memorial Day weekend

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 1:31 PM EDT

By Al Conklin

The forecast goes downhill at the start of the holiday weekend.

Top Story

Earthquake reported in North Carolina Tuesday evening

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 8:24 PM EDT

By Freeman Stoddard

The U.S. Geological Survey announced that an earthquake was reported near Canton, North Carolina, Tuesday night.

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Comfortable conditions continue before rain chances increase this weekend

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 4:51 PM EDT

By Rachel Coulter

Temperatures over the next few days will be slightly below average.

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Nice stretch of weather holds before possible holiday weekend rain

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 7:18 AM EDT

By Al Conklin

The forecast is still a little fuzzy toward the end of the workweek and the start of the holiday weekend.

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Looking ahead: Rain could slightly impact Memorial Day weekend

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 4:40 PM EDT

By Rachel Coulter

WBTV is Charlotte's Certified Most Accurate local weather forecast.

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Quiet, calm stretch of weather majority of the week

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 7:23 AM EDT

By Al Conklin

Temperatures should hit the upper 70s to low 80s.

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Warm and dry through Wednesday

Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 5:22 PM EDT

By Elissia Wilson

Towards the end of the week, there will be chances for a few showers but not any significant rainfall.

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Cooler, cloudy weather this week as cold front moves in

Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 9:02 AM EDT

By Elissia Wilson

We will kick off this Sunday morning with some isolated showers, but we’ll get gradual clearing by afternoon.

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Showers, storms possible through Sunday with dry conditions to follow

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 8:36 AM EDT

By Elissia Wilson

After a cloudy and damp start to the day we will get a few breaks in the clouds.

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Warmer temperatures, rain chances return Saturday

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:06 PM EDT

By Rachel Coulter

The weekend will get off to a warm start.

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Stray showers Friday ahead of cold front with rain, thunder

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 12:57 PM EDT

By Elissia Wilson

Temperatures will stay fairly cool throughout the week.

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Still cool today before a weekend warm-up

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 8:30 AM EDT

By Al Conklin

The weekend will bring seasonal highs close to 80 degrees both days.

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Showers possible this weekend as temperatures warm back up

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 7:42 PM EDT

By Rachel Coulter

Friday morning will start out cool with potential rain.

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Cloudy, cool end to the week; late thunderstorm chance Saturday

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 7:24 AM EDT

By Al Conklin

The weekend will bring seasonal highs close to 80 degrees on both days.

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Cooler temperatures in store Thursday before warmup this weekend

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 7:23 PM EDT

By Rachel Coulter

Highs Thursday will only top out near 70 degrees.

News

Cherryville under a state of emergency following damaging storms

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 3:10 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

The City of Cherryville is working to restore power and address the damage caused by severe storms that hit the region on Tuesday night.

Weather Forecast

Cooler, quieter Wednesday after storms move out

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 7:34 AM EDT

By Al Conklin

Patchy low clouds may form tonight with lows near 60 degrees.

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Warm temperatures return Wednesday as heavy storms move out

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT

By Rachel Coulter

Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the 80s.

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Flood Advisory issued for Cabarrus, Mecklenburg counties

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:29 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Severe weather rolled through much of the Charlotte area Tuesday night into Wednesday.

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First Alert Weather Day: Severe storms possible this afternoon, evening

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 7:17 AM EDT

By Al Conklin

Heavy rain and damaging wind gusts are the primary threat.