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Al Conklin

Charlotte

Meteorologist at WBTV-TV (Charlotte, NC)

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

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  • 1 week ago | wbtv.com | Al Conklin

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - With the official start of summer coming on Friday, things are definitely feeling like it around Charlotte. Expect continued high heat and humidity, and a chance for storms over the next couple days. Things staying hotHigh temperatures between now and Friday will top out in the lower 90s after starting in the muggy 70s. With tropical humidity in place, the feels-like temps will inch to near 100 degrees today and Thursday.

  • 1 week ago | wbtv.com | Al Conklin

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - As Summer officially begins this week, it will feel like it!High temperatures between Tuesday and Friday will top out in the lower 90s after starting in the muggy 70s. With tropical humidity, the feels-like temps will reach near 100 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday and top the century mark on Friday.

  • 1 week ago | wbtv.com | Al Conklin

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - After a summery weekend, the Charlotte area is in store for a week of hot and humid conditions with scattered thunderstorms likely most every day. Hot, humid conditions continueEach day this week will start in the low to mid-70s, with high temperatures reaching either side of the 90-degree mark. Because of the high humidity already in place, feels-like temperatures will push well into the 90s.

  • 2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Al Conklin

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - As we inch toward the official start of summer on June 20, the weather in Charlotte is starting to get more and more summerlike. With that summerlike weather means high heat and humidity, as well as potential for late-day storms. Warm, dry Wednesday in storeWednesday will be mostly sunny with seasonal highs in the upper 80s along with slightly lower humidity.

  • 2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Al Conklin

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A First Alert is up for Tuesday, but it is back-end loaded again. Most of Tuesday will be dry, warm, and very humid with highs in the mid-80s. Storms Tuesday afternoon/eveningAs a weak cool front slides in from the west this afternoon, showers and thunderstorms will develop and cross the WBTV viewing area during the late afternoon and evening hours. Some storms may be severe with damaging wind gusts, flooding downpours, and frequent lightning.

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Al Conklin WBTV
Al Conklin WBTV @AlConklin
11 Jun 25

RT @EricGarlickwx: ⛈️First Alert: A few thunderstorms will be possible today, but better chances will arrive as we head into the weekend. #…

Al Conklin WBTV
Al Conklin WBTV @AlConklin
11 Jun 25

First Alert: Feels-like temps will run into the low-mid 90s every day going forward. Scattered thunderstorms each & every day starting on Thursday. #CLT #NCwx #SCwx #CLTwx https://t.co/HLmQlDPW3O

Al Conklin WBTV
Al Conklin WBTV @AlConklin
11 Jun 25

Mixed clouds & sun today around the #CLT area with next to no chance of rain N/W of I-85. Very small chance S/E. #NCwx #SCwx #CLTwx https://t.co/yWUIxT7CqB