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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 […]
Weekend weather: Cooler, sunny
Oct. 7. Today, summer; tomorrow, fall. Indeed, after a sunny day today in the 80s, temps tomorrow and Sunday will be in the upper 60s. It’s a perfect fall weekend, but sweater weather is here especially in the mornings when overnight temps will be in the high 40s and low 50s through Thursday. No rain […]
Weekend Weather
May 13. Friday is all about hit-or-miss showers and possible T-storms, high 74-75. Saturday starts with more of the same, but it will be mostly sunny and near 80 in the afternoon. Sunday: Humid, chance of showers, T-storms possible after 2 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Monday: A chance of showers mid-afternoon. […]
Weekend weather: Rain, then snow Friday night
Jan. 28. Get our your snow shovels, scrapers and ice melt. Friday starts the weekend with evening rain converting to snow around 11 pm. It will be cold, with a low near 25, and winds could hit 20 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Beware of icy, slippery roads Saturday. Take […]
Could we get more snow? Flurries, maybe.
Jan. 20. UPDATED. It *may* snow—or sleet a little—Thursday night, but not enough to stick, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Cornelius. UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast, CMS leaders have declared Friday, Jan. 21 to be a remote instruction day. Friday will be a seriously cold day—only 29 degrees—and a 50 percent […]
Reindeer conditions look very good Christmas Eve
Dec. 24. No worries, weather-wise, for Santa and his reindeer with clear skies—and warmer temps—Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and on into Monday. Christmas Eve: High near 61. Some clouds. Focus on tonight: South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Low of 48. Christmas Day: High near 69 and […]
Weekend weather: Sun, clouds showers
Sept. 17. Sun and clouds are what we’re in for during the next few days with possible showers today, Saturday and Sunday. High today of 83-ish, slightly warmer Saturday and Sunday. If you like humidity, you’re in luck! Saturday: Isolated showers, possible T-storms. High 85. Sunday: Slight chance of showers, possible T-storms. High 86, maybe […]
Weekend weather: 90s it is
July 23. It’s full-on summer, with highs forecast in the lower 90s at least through Thursday next week. The haze is still with us, thanks (but no thanks) to the wildfires out west. Look for sun and haze today and Saturday, with just a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. If you like humidity, you’re in for […]
