Eric Garlick

Charlotte

Chief Meteorologist at WGXA-TV (Macon, GA)

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Dry weather works into Carolinas to start the week

1 week ago | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Behind the front, cooler and drier air will continue to filter into the area this afternoon. This will help with lowering humidity and high temps in the mid to upper 70s Sunday and Monday. Tuesday will be the warmest of the next several days with highs approaching 80 degrees, and mostly sunny skies.
Thunderstorms likely in Carolinas this afternoon, evening: What to expect

1 week ago | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - As a cool front slowly approaches from the west, the chances for showers and thunderstorms will increase and peak during the afternoon and evening today. At this point, the morning and midday hours likely offer the best chance for dry weather, before showers and thunderstorms, some likely on the heavy side, kick in during the afternoon and evening, continuing into Saturday night. Severe storms producing damaging winds and hail will be possible late afternoon/evening.
Live stream: Looking at the upcoming hurricane season on ‘The First Alert’

1 week ago | wbtv.com | Al Conklin |Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Hurricane season is a month away, and it’s never too early to look ahead. We’re talking about when the season is and when it’s the most active. Additionally, we’ll take a peek at the soon-to-come-out NOAA forecast. WBTV meteorologists Al Conklin and Eric Garlick are discussing it all on “The First Alert.”Watch all episodes of “The First Alert” hereThe May 1 episode can be rewatched at the top of this story. Copyright 2025 WBTV. All rights reserved.
Partly cloudy, cooler and not as humid Sunday in the Carolinas

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A mix of sun and clouds for today with some high clouds providing some filtered sunshine for most. Highs today will only climb into the mid 70s and humidity will be lower than yesterday after a cold front pushed through the area. Highs Monday will be in the seasonal mid to upper 70s before we warm back into the 80s Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. A few scattered thunderstorm chances will return into the middle and end of next week.
Warm and muggy Saturday, isolated afternoon thunderstorms in Carolinas

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Today will bring a mix of clouds and sunshine with a much warmer afternoon and highs in the low to mid 80s. A few stray thundershowers will be possible in a few neighborhoods late Saturday before we dry out and clear out late Saturday night. After a cold front pushes through Saturday, sunshine will return Sunday. Highs Sunday and Monday will be in the seasonal mid to upper 70s before we warm back into the 80s Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Live stream: Tracking unsettled weather pattern through start of weekend on ‘The First Alert’

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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte will experience an unsettled weather pattern headed into the weekend. Scattered thundershowers will remain in the forecast today through Saturday with highs in the mid-70s. Low clouds will be stubborn to break on Thursday, and a shower is possible at just about any point given the very high humidity level.
Dry, breezy Easter expected for the Charlotte metro

3 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Easter weekend will be highlighted by highs in the unseasonably warm 80s. Wind There will be more clouds around over the weekend but as of now, the rain chance remains near zero. Today: Sunshine, breezy, warm 80sRain: None in the forecast thru Easter weekendTemps: Above average for at least the next weekThis afternoon will be breezy at times. We’ll be jumping up to the mid to upper 80s during the afternoon.
Frosty start, warmer week ahead in the Carolinas

1 month ago | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A little cool again today with afternoon highs up into the upper 60s but we will have more sunshine than yesterday. • Today: Mostly sunny and warmer• This Week: Mostly sunny, much warmer to start, lower 80sRain chances for the next seven days(WBTV)If you’re not a fan of the chilly weather, stick around, as we should warm to lower 80s on Monday. Cold weather alerts(WBTV)Middle 70s are forecast for Tuesday before cooling off to the upper 60s again on Wednesday.
Chilly mornings, but the start of a warming trend in the Carolinas

1 month ago | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A little cool today with afternoon highs only climbing into the low 60s before we inch up to the upper 60s tomorrow afternoon. Both weekend days will feature mostly sunny skies. • Weekend: Mostly sunny, cool Saturday, milder by Sunday• Next week: Mostly sunny, much warmer to start, lower 80sTonight will be the coldest night over the next week. Lows will dip down into the 30s and some areas are under a frost advisory until 10 a.m. Sunday.
Live stream: Looking ahead to hurricane season on ‘The First Alert’

1 month 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.