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Weather: Scorching summer is winding its way down
Aug. 18. Nighttime temperatures are finally consistently falling into the 60s, which means the lake and the pools should starting cooling off a bit as summer starts to wind its way down. Social feeds are filled with pictures of kids headed back to school and college freshman starting a new chapter. Great time to plan […]
If lightning deaths strike you as frequent in NC, they are
July 31. North Carolina has the ninth-highest lightning death rate in the United States, according to a new study by personal injury law firm Simmrin Law Group. The research analyzed data from the National Lightning Safety Council covering all 50 states between 2015 and 2024. The study calculated the number of lightning deaths per million […]
The Heat is On
July 27. It’s not “like a heat wave,” as Martha and the Vandellas sang in 1963, it *is a heat wave. Look for highs in the upper 90s through Wednesday with dangerous heat indices. Heat advisories in effect today and Tuesday. Monday: 30 percent chance of showers after 5 pm, high 97-98. Tuesday: Sunny, high […]
Take extra care amidst heat, humidity
July 18. Due to the heat wave, take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises. Mecklenburg Public Health is recommending that you: —Limit physical activity outside —Drink plenty of water and limit alcohol use —Stay cool in shaded areas outside or with fans or air-conditioning inside —Wear lightweight, […]
Weekend Weather
July 18. Weekend weather in seven words: Hot, humid, heat indices in the 100s. Friday: High near 95, with a Heat Advisory. Chance of showers, thunderstorms, mainly after 5 pm. Heat index as high as 105. Saturday: High near 94. Chance of showers, thunderstorms, mainly after 2. Heat index as high as 103. Sunday: High […]
Weekend Weather: Sunny, humid, T-storms
July 11. Look for a hot and humid weekend, with those exciting late afternoon thunderstorms making for interesting days in the summer sun. Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 pm. Mostly sunny, high near 90. Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, […]
Weekend Weather
July 3. The weekend looks perfect: Hot, dry and sunny. Happy Independence Day! Thursday: Sunny, high near 91. Independence Day: Sunny, high near 90. Saturday: Sunny, high near 88. Sunday: 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny high near 88. Monday: 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly […]
Weekend Weather: It’s a heat wave
June 20. May 2025 was the second-warmest on record for the globe, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—wait till June data comes in! This weekend will be hot enough—in the lower 90s—with hotter temps next week. Friday: Sunny, high near 87. Saturday: Sunny, high near 91. Calm wind. Sunday: Sunny, high near 93. […]
Weekend Weather
June 13. Happy Friday the Thirteenth! Clouds, sunshine here and there, showers, thunderstorms and humidity—that’s the weekend weather and much of the week ahead. Friday: Showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, high near 84. Overnight thunderstorms as well. Saturday: The same, only warmer: High near 87. Sunday: Pretty much the same. High near 88. Monday: Same. […]
Weekend Weather: Hot ‘n’ humid
June 6. Summer is still officially two weeks away, but we’re in for summer-like heat and humidity this weekend. Saturday looks hottest, with a 90 degree day in store. Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 88. Slight chance of showers and T-storms. Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 89-90. Late afternoon T-storms possible. Sunday: Partly sunny, high 86-87. […]
