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Weekend weather: Wet Saturday, near 80 on Sunday
May 5. This chilly weather pattern is [slowly] coming to an end, but there’s a chance of rain Saturday before it warms up on Sunday. Friday: Partly sunny, high near 73. Saturday: 30 percent chance of rain, high near 71. Sunday: 40 percent chance of precip, high near 79. Monday: 40 percent chance of precip, […]
Weekend weather
April 28. More sun. More sun. More rain. That’s the outlook for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively. We dry out starting Monday. In detail: Friday: Isolated showers, partly sunny, high near 77 Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 79 Sunday: Showers and T-storms off and on, high near 72. Monday: Sunny, high near 67 Tuesday: Sunny, […]
Minor tornado on LKN was a surprise
April 26. By Dave Vieser. If it seems like we’ve had a large number of early morning thunderstorms this spring, it’s true—four of them since January according to the National Weather Service (NWS). But none were as dramatic as the tornado on Lake Norman Saturday morning April 22. Worst of all, it was totally unexpected. […]
Weekend Weather
April 21. Goodbye warm-up, hello cool-down. Enjoy the dry sunny weather—82 degrees—today because cooler temps and rain arrive Saturday. The much-cooler temps extend well into next week. Sunday looks perfect. Friday: Sunny, breezy and a high near 82. Saturday: Rain, possible t-storms and high near 71. Sunday: Sunny, breezy and high near 67. Monday: Sunny, […]
Weekend weather
April 14. It’s another mixed bag weather-wise, with showers Friday, sunny skies Saturday and a chance of showers and T-storms Sunday. Friday: Possible showers and T-storms mainly between 3 pm and 5 pm. High near 74. Possible evening storms. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 78. Sunday: Chance of showers, T-storms possible after 1 pm. Partly […]
Rain, more rain, then better weather Easter Sunday
April 7. Traffic lights were out at the intersection of Hwy. 73 and Northcross Drive at 9 am. After lots of lightning earlier this morning it will get cooler and cooler today, dropping from the mid-60s to around 47 by mid-afternoon—and 43 tonight. Look for plenty of wind—and rain—Good Friday and Saturday. Easter Sunday may […]
Weekend weather: Winter returns
Jan. 20. The past couple of days may have felt like early spring, but cooler temps are back. This weekend is divided in two: Sunny and cooler Saturday; rainy and even cooler on Sunday. Look for sunny skies and a pleasant 57-59 today. Saturday: Sunny, high 50-53. Sunday: Rain, rain and rain, high 44-45. Monday: […]
Weekend weather: Cooler, and it’s a mix
Jan. 6. After all that warmth (and rain) earlier this week, we’re due for some seasonable mid-winter temps and sunshine, which is what today and Saturday are all about. Sunday looks different with a 50 percent chance of rain. If you have plants outside, they may be safe for a few more days as overnight […]
Whether the weather is bad or not, advisories help
Dec. 5. Have you ever wondered what the three different winter weather warnings are all about? Well, in honor of Winter Weather Preparedness Week (Dec. 4 – 10), here they are: Winter Storm Watch Issued when conditions are favorable for either heavy snow, sleet, or freezing rain within the next 24-48 hours. Winter Storm Warning […]
It gets cold Tuesday
Oct. 17. The big chill is coming. After temps in the mid-70s today, it gets cold tomorrow—only about 54-57 degrees. Tuesday’s overnight low looks like it will stay above freezing, but there may be areas with frost. Wednesday’s high: Only about 57, with overnight lows around 34. Temps warm up Thursday and Friday, getting back […]
