Al Conklin

Charlotte

Meteorologist at WBTV-TV (Charlotte, NC)

One-time Chinese restaurant dish-washer, now Chief Meteorologist, WBTV Charlotte.

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Live stream: Looking ahead to hurricane season on ‘The First Alert’

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Al Conklin |Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The past week has brought some wild weather to the Carolinas, with record-breaking temperatures, rounds of rain and currently, a bit of a cool-off. As we get further into spring, though, and temperatures are generally warming up, WBTV meteorologists Al Conklin and Eric Garlick are looking ahead to what could be coming in the next weeks and months. Part of their look-ahead includes the upcoming hurricane season.
Sunshine returns as temps cool off, bring potential for frost in parts of North Carolina

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Al Conklin

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Sunshine is back across the Carolinas, but temperatures will take a noticeable dip with a chance for frost in places north of Charlotte. Today: Lots of sunshine, cool 50s and 60sTonight: Freeze warning north of CharlotteNext Rain: Showers Thursday PM and FridayWeekend: Mostly sunny, milder by SundaySunshine will dominate the next two days, but the big story is chilly conditions returning to the Carolinas.
Rain starts the week ahead of cooler temperatures across Carolinas

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Al Conklin

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - This week will start off wet across the Carolinas before cooler temperatures move in once the rain clears out. Today: Rain and thunderstorms, heavy at timesMidweek: Dry and chilly, frosty cold start WednesdayLate Week: Next round of showers by FridayA First Alert is up for Monday as we start the workweek on the wet side. Rain and occasional heavier (but non-severe) thunderstorms are forecast from start to finish.
Record high temperatures possible in Charlotte ahead of chance for weekend storms

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Al Conklin

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Record high temperatures could be in store over the next couple days with a chance for rain and storms late this weekend. Records: Record-challenging heat Friday and SaturdaySunday: Rain and thunderstorms return by afternoonNext Week: Cold 30s Tuesday and Wednesday nightsFirst Alerts are up for Friday and the weekend but for different reasons. Record-challenging heat in the mid to upper 80s is forecast Friday and Saturday before rain chances pick up by late Sunday.
All is quiet in the tropics...for now

Aug 21, 2024 | wbtv.com | Al Conklin

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Historically, Aug. 20 marks the start of the most active part of the Atlantic tropical season. While we’ve already had five named storms, the next week or so looks uncharacteristically quiet. Take away the remnants of Ernesto, now far out in the north Atlantic, and there’s really not much to talk about. There are offsetting factors at play right now.
Heat, humidity and storm chances on the rise

Jul 14, 2024 | wbtv.com | Al Conklin

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Hot and humid again today with just a small afternoon thunderstorm chance. Afternoon readings will top out in the mid to upper 90s, but the heat index will be greater than 100° for a couple of hours. Isolated thunderstorms this evening will quickly die off as temps slowly drop back to the muddy 70s overnight.
High heat back in the forecast

Jul 13, 2024 | wbtv.com | Al Conklin

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - After Friday’s welcome break from the torrid heat – Charlotte did not reach 90° for the first time in 10 days – we’ll start another heat today that will last through the middle of next week. Both days of the weekend will be hot and more humid with just a small afternoon thunderstorm chance. Highs will recover to the low to mid 90s today before jumping back into the mid to upper 90s on Sunday. The heat index will push 100° today and be greater than 100° Sunday afternoon.
Heat Wave rolls on!

Jun 23, 2024 | wbtv.com | Al Conklin

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Mostly sunny skies are back in the forecast today with very low chances for any cooling thunderstorms. At 95°, today will be the hottest day in Charlotte so far this summer season. To make matters worse, the humidity level will be even higher than it was Saturday, so the feels-like reading will reach 100° or higher for several hours this afternoon. For all of the reasons listed above, a First Alert is in place for today.
Great weather holds through the weekend

May 31, 2024 | wbtv.com | Al Conklin

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - There’s plenty of sunshine back in the forecast today along with very low humidity levels and afternoon readings that will again top out near 80°. • Today: Sunshine, pleasant temps, comfortable humidity• Weekend: Stays pleasant, rain chances & humidity stay very low• Next Week: Humidity comes back, rain chances will followAfter a pleasant evening, the overnight hours will be comfortably cool again under clear skies with lows in the 50s tonight.
Few more storms before we get to the weekend

May 10, 2024 | wbtv.com | Al Conklin

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Mixed clouds and sunshine, warmer and humid again today with a few afternoon/evening thunderstorms firing back up. • Today: Lingering afternoon thunderstorm risk• Weekend: Mostly sunny, mainly dry, 70s• Next Week: Rain and thunderstorms returnWidespread severe weather is unlikely today, but heavy downpours, small hail and gusty winds are all still possible, especially along and south/east of I-85.