Charlie Ironmonger

Greenville

Meteorologist at WITN-TV (Greenville, NC)

WITN Meteorologist. UWAtmos Alum. Other than that, I'm fairly basic.

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Midwest heat wave moves into the East

1 month ago | witn.com | Zach Holder |Charlie Ironmonger

We’ve been tracking a heat wave over the central U.S. that will move into our area as we finish the work week and kick off the weekend. Temperatures have been on the rise since Monday, but we’ll see the highs peak in the low 90s Friday and Saturday afternoon. The heat will be accompanied by equally impactful humidity with dew points rising into the low to mid 70s. This will create a feel-like temperature ranging between the mid to upper 90s.
Sound Rivers organization continues work to clean our rivers

1 month ago | witn.com | Charlie Ironmonger

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Most Eastern North Carolinians don’t think too much about the area’s rivers on a daily basis. But they have a big impact on the economy and ecology of the region we call home and their preservation and protection is something we should be more cognizant of. Thankfully, the non-profit group Sound Rivers is putting in the work to make sure our streams, creeks and rivers are healthy and clean.
Take up composting this Earth Day

2 months ago | witn.com | Charlie Ironmonger

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The amount of methane in our atmosphere has been rising since measurements began in 1983. Methane, a powerful heat trapping gas that is a main contributor to climate change, is formed through the by the anerobic decomposition of organic matter, or food waste breaking down without oxygen. Over 50% of methane emissions come from landfills due to food waste decomposing anaerobically. This is entirely preventable.
Charlie’s First Alert Forecast: Temperatures stay high for Saturday

Jul 5, 2024 | witn.com | Charlie Ironmonger

A Heat Advisory will be in effect across the East save for the immediate coast again Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. An Excessive Heat Warning will also be in effect for Bertie, Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, and Wilson Counties Saturday afternoon. Temperatures will hold in the mid to upper 90s for most inland communities, making it another sweltering day throughout the area. Humidity will increase slightly as dew points climb another few degrees.
Charlie’s First Alert Forecast: Highs reaching the mid 90s Friday and Saturday

Jul 3, 2024 | witn.com | Charlie Ironmonger

The trend of rising temperatures will carry on through Thursday and peak on Friday. Highs in the low 90s for the 4th of July will climb to the mid 90s by Friday afternoon. Humidity will also be on the rise over the weekend, keeping the “feels like” temperature elevated. The area of high pressure that will help keep us dry Thursday and Friday will move deeper into the Atlantic by Saturday, opening the door for scattered sea breeze showers and storms in the afternoon.
Charlie’s First Alert Forecast: The comfortable temps will be replaced later this week

Jul 1, 2024 | witn.com | Charlie Ironmonger

The rain showers that moved through this morning have cleared the coast, marking the last drops that will fall in the East over the next several days. An area of high pressure will develop along the backside of the front that brought in the rain, which will keep our skies sunny and our forecast dry until Friday. Temperatures will respond positively to the increased sunshine, reaching the mid 80s by Tuesday, the upper 80s by Wednesday and the low to mid 90s over Thursday and Friday.
TROPICAL UPDATE: Tropical Depression 2 forms in the deep Atlantic

Jun 28, 2024 | witn.com | Charlie Ironmonger

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The National Hurricane Center has given the disturbance in the deep Atlantic a new designation, Tropical Depression 2. Wind speeds at formation were reading 35 mph (45 mph gusts) with a westerly movement at 17 mph. The storm is set to increase its intensity as it reaches the Caribbean later this weekend, potentially reaching hurricane strength by Sunday afternoon. There is no immediate threat to the U.S. over the next week, but this is certainly a system worth watching.
First Alert Weather Day: Temperatures get dangerous Wednesday

Jun 24, 2024 | witn.com | Charlie Ironmonger

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Wednesday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to dangerous heat. Temperatures will reach the upper 90s across many communities, and with humidity staying elevated, our heat index will likely range between 100 to 110°. To put this into perspective, when the heat index hits 105°, the National Weather Service issues a Heat Advisory. Our current expected range would put most in the East under a possible heat advisory.
Charlie’s First Alert Forecast: Summertime heat is moving in today

Jun 21, 2024 | witn.com | Charlie Ironmonger

The high pressure system that has kept us sunny and dry this week is moving eastward towards Bermuda, slowly reducing its impact on our weather pattern. Temperatures will climb into the low to mid 90s over the next eight days with humidity climbing as well. This combination could, at times, create dangerous heat, which is why Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be First Alert Weather Days. The heat index across the East will range between 100-107°.
Charlie’s First Alert Forecast: Cloudy and damp Sunday comes with a breeze

May 18, 2024 | witn.com | Charlie Ironmonger

After a stormy Saturday, our forecast will start to mellow out as rain exits but clouds remain. Temperatures today will rise to the low 70s due to the lingering cloud cover and the cooler flow of air out of the northeast. Wind speeds today will range between 7 to 15 mph for many inland communities while the coast enjoys a 10 to 20 mph sustained breeze. Winds will hold through today into Monday, keeping temperatures about ten degrees cooler than average over the next two days.

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