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Davidson urges citizens practice water conservation

Nov. 8. The Town of Davidson is “strongly encouraging’ all residents to consider voluntary conservation activities in light of Stage 1 drought conditions which require the first phase of operational adjustments at Duke Energy’s hydroelectric facilities and Charlotte Water. Click here for water conservation tips from Charlotte Water. There is no rain expected until Friday […]

Weekend weather: Welcome warmth!

Nov. 3. The January-like temps are ending, and a warmer, sunny weekend is in store. There’s no rain in sight at least through Thursday next week. Friday: Sunny, high near 61. Calmer wind. Saturday: Sunny, high near 68. Calm wind. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 71. Monday: Sunny, high near 70. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high […]

Halloween chill in the air

Oct. 31. Look for temps today to be 30 degrees below yesterday, plus there’s a freeze warning tonight, but don’t worry too much about rain. Tuesday/Halloween: 40% chance of rain, mainly before 3 pm. High around 52; nearer 40 during trick-or-treat time Wednesday: Sunny, high near 51. Wind gusts as high as 23 mph. Night-time […]

Weekend Weather

Oct. 27. We’re in for summer-like temps for the next several days—through Monday—but it gets cooler Tuesday (Halloween), way cooler Wednesday when a high of 52 is expected. In case you’re curious, it will get to 34 in Nome, Alaska on Wednesday. Friday: Some clouds, then sunny, high 79-80. Saturday: Sunny, high near 82. Sunday: […]

Weekend Weather

Oct. 20. A sunny weekend gets off to a cloudy, likely wet start Friday afternoon and evening as a front comes through. Friday: Showers likely, possible t-storms, high near 66. Saturday: Sunny, high near 70. Sunday: Sunny, high 69 Monday: Sunny, high near 67 Tuesday: Sunny, high near 69 Wednesday: Sunny, high near 72. Thursday: […]

Weekend Weather

Oct. 13. Weather-wise this weekend will have its ups and downs: Sunny and warm Friday, showers Saturday, sunny and cooler Sunday. Friday: Sunny, high near 78. Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 2 pm. High near 74. Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 67. Monday: Partly sunny, high near 61. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 62. Wednesday: […]

Weekend weather

Sept. 29. Look for sun to break out Friday morning, then plenty of sunshine for the rest of the weekend with temps in the upper 70s and low 80s—all the way to Thursday. Friday: Clouds to start, then sun and high near 80. Saturday: Sunny, 81. Sunday: Sunny, 80-81. Monday: Sunny, 80-81 Tuesday: More of […]

Weekend Weather

Sept. 15. Get ready for some really pleasant weather, with sunny skies today and Saturday, a mix of sun and clouds on Sunday—albeit with a few showers and thunderstorms to make things interesting—and then a sunny, dry week ahead. Friday: Sunny, high 78-80. Nice ‘n’ cool tonight: 58. Saturday: Sunny, high 82-83. Sunday: Sun and […]

Weekend weather: The 90s are s-o-o last summer

Sept. 8. After a quick storm last night, look for warm temps today, then much cooler for the rest of the weekend. Just FYI, it looks like there are no 90 temps next week, which means summer weather is getting ready for its winter vacation. Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 87. Chance of showers and […]

Tree partially blocking Southport

Clean-up after brisk storm Thursday night

[Updated] Sept. 8. By Dave Vieser. A powerful thunderstorm ripped through town around 7 pm Thursday, downing tree  limbs and causing havoc with town roads. The storm, which swept into the Lake Norman area from the southwest, was never properly forecast by area weather experts, and no severe notifications were broadcast. The storm seemed to […]