Eric Garlick

Charlotte

Chief Meteorologist at WGXA-TV (Macon, GA)

AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist. #CLT #FireUpChips Go Lions, Tigers, & Wings. #GoBlue

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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.
Rain, thunderstorms likely in Carolinas Sunday and Monday: What to know

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - First Alerts are up for today and Monday with highs in the mid-80s today before rain chances pick up by late tonight. There might even be some heavier thunderstorms this evening, and even an isolated severe storm will be possible. Rain is likely into Monday, extending the First Alert to Monday. It will be cooler with seasonal highs near 70°.
Near-record heat expected in Charlotte Saturday: What to know

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - First Alerts are up for today and Sunday but for different reasons. Record-challenging heat in the mid to upper 80s is forecast today before rain chances pick up by late Sunday. There might even be some heavier thunderstorms Sunday evening, with rain likely lingering into Monday; extending the First Alert into at least early Monday. The record for Charlotte today is 87° set in 1942.
First Alert: Strong storms, flooding possible

Aug 3, 2024 | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Saturday and Sunday will remain active, especially during the afternoon and evening. First Alerts are in place because of those storms, some of which could produce damaging winds and flooding.
FIRST ALERT MONDAY: Rain/storms and late week heatwave

Jul 28, 2024 | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Another nice day ahead for Sunday, high temperatures around 90° with lower-than-average humidity this afternoon! Clouds will start to work in later this afternoon and evening and a few showers/T’storms will be possible late Sunday evening. Rain and storm chances will ramp up through the overnight period. Monday has a FIRST ALERT in place due to a couple rounds of widespread rain and thunderstorm activity.
Lower rain chances this weekend

Jul 27, 2024 | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A pattern change in the weather as we head into the weekend, which means lower rain/storm chances and humidity! This weekend, we will see some drier air working into the area. This will help clear out the cloud cover and lower our rain chances. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s with just some isolated rain/storm chances.
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms could lead to flash flooding

Jul 21, 2024 | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Our pattern is going to stay unchanged across the region as we head through the next 5-7 days, but we could start to see a change as we head into this next weekend. A stalled front will serve as a trigger for numerous showers and thunderstorms through much of the week.
More 80s and storm chances

Jul 20, 2024 | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A stalled front will serve as a trigger for numerous showers and thunderstorms right through the weekend and into next week. While high temperatures will be cooler, the humidity level will remain tropical! While a washout is not in the forecast, with higher-than-normal rain chances each day, outdoor plans may have to be adjusted. Sunday appears to have a better chances for scattered/numerous thunderstorms.
Scattered/Numerous T’Storms; Staying hot & humid

Jul 7, 2024 | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A First Alert is in play for today due to Scattered/Numerous thunderstorms and the potential for a few cases of damaging winds and flash flooding. The humidity will be sticking around, and heat index values could climb as high as 100° again this afternoon before thunderstorms develop. Conditions will return to more seasonal through the rest of the week with highs around 90 and p.m. thunderstorms possible.
Scattered storms and more heat and humidity ahead

Jun 29, 2024 | wbtv.com | Eric Garlick

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The weekend will bring a mix of sunshine and clouds and hot afternoon temps in the lower 90s Saturday, with the heat index close to 100°. Scattered thunderstorms are possible Saturday followed by perhaps the best chance for organized and widespread rain and thunderstorms coming on Sunday, when a First Alert remains in play. A few severe storms are possible as well, a level 1 out of 5 is in place right now.