Eric Garlick

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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The string of dry weather is over as rain has moved in Thursday and chances won’t go away for several days. Daily thunderstorm chances are in the forecast Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the heat and humidity will be a big story this weekend. There is a chance some of the weekend storms could be strong. Be sure to keep up with WBTV for the latest weather updates. Watch all episodes of “The First Alert” hereThe June 5 episode can be rewatched in the top of this story soon.

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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The first day of summer is not until June 20, but the WBTV team is already looking ahead to what the weather could look like. In short, much of the country is expecting above-average temperatures -- including the Carolinas. More precipitation than usual is also in the forecast. On this most recent episode of “The First Alert,” WBTV meteorologists Al Conklin and Eric Garlick will look at why those temperatures could be warmer and why more rainfall is possible.

1 week ago | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Sunday, a developing warm front lifting north will probably trigger a couple of showers and even a few thunderstorms. A batch of rain and a few thunderstorms will be possible overnight into early Monday morning. A few thunderstorms will also be possible on Monday so there could be some rain around at the back end of the holiday weekend. Highs Sunday and Monday will warm in the mid 70°s with noticeably higher humidity.

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A cooler, dry pattern sticks around for today with highs in the 70s there will be a mix of sun and clouds to go around. By Sunday, a developing warm front lifting north will probably trigger a couple of showers and even a few thunderstorms. A batch of rain and a few thunderstorms will be possible overnight into early Monday morning. A few thunderstorms will also be possible on Monday so there could be some rain around at the back end of the holiday weekend.

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A break from the heat has finally arrived in the Charlotte area, but after a few dry days, wet weather will likely return this week. Despite the impending rain, the start of Memorial Day weekend will be nice with comfortable temperatures in store. Memorial Day weekend forecastA cool, dry pattern is shaping up for Friday and Saturday with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s. By Sunday, a developing warm front lifting north will probably trigger a couple of thunderstorms.