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Storms in the forecast for the Carolinas

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Monday, December 17th, 2012, 10:20am
Storms in the forecast for the Carolinas

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- After a brief pause from the rain this morning, another round of showers and storms will move through the area this afternoon.

For most of us, we'll see more beneficial rain, with totals of about a quarter to half inch.  Some areas could receive over one inch of rain in the next 24 hours.

The best storm chances are expected late this afternoon along and just ahead of the cold front.

This storm system moved through the Midwest earlier this week, bringing severe weather and heavy snow to the region.

Click here for a look at your 7 Day Forecast.

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Nice start to weekend before rain moves in Sunday

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Friday, December 14th, 2012, 8:44pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- WBTV Chief Meteorologist Eric Thomas says the weekend will get off to a nice start, but that it won't last both days.

Saturday, Thomas said, will be the best day for any outdoor activities or Christmas shopping. The day's high temperature will be 59 degrees, with a low of 33 degrees.

Saturday evening, however, the clouds will start moving in, and make for a rainy day Sunday. Thomas says the rain Sunday should start early and last all day.

The high temperature Sunday will be 60 degrees, with a low of 45 degrees.

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Is it rare to see hurricanes in December?

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Thursday, December 6th, 2012, 1:26pm
Is it rare to see hurricanes in December?

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Hurricane season has officially ended for the year, but it's not impossible for storms to develop outside of the June 1 through November 30 window.  

While out-of-season storms are more common at the front end in May (we saw two just this year), December storms are not unheard of and tropical systems have developed in every month on the calendar.  Tropical Storm Olga developed in 2007 near the Greater Antilles on December 11th of that year.  The remnants eventually moved over Florida, bringing up to 7 inches of rain to portions of the Sunshine state.  Though it never reached hurricane strength, it caused over $45 million in damage and killed 40 people.

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Where to find the best weather for the Thanksgiving holiday

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Friday, November 16th, 2012, 3:37pm
Where to find the best weather for the Thanksgiving holiday

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Some years we luck out; others we don't.  A rainy July 4th puts a damper on the celebrations.  A white Christmas just puts you in the holiday spirit.  Thanksgiving is probably a bit more forgiving.  After all, it is an indoor holiday.  Still, trudging through sludge from recent snow may not be the ideal way to greet the relatives. 

We checked the extended forecast and found out where the best weather looks to be setting up for the upcoming holiday.

If you're looking for warmth, south Florida is the way to go.  Next weekend's forecast for Miami looks terrific.  Highs in the 70s and only the slight chance of showers you'd expect any afternoon in that area.  That's still not warm enough?  Why not hop a flight to Hawaii?  Afternoon highs will hit the 80s.

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October was fifth warmest on record for Charlotte

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Thursday, November 15th, 2012, 4:08pm
October was fifth warmest on record for Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The average Earth temperature during the month of October tied with 2008 as the fifth warmest October on record. 

The average global temperature over land was just over 1.1 degrees above the 20th century average of 57.1 degrees Fahrenheit.

Abnormally warm temperatures were reported in Southwestern and Northeastern North America along with most of South America and parts of Europe and Asia.  A heat wave brought record warmth to large areas in Brazil and Bolivia.  Record heat was also present in southern India. 

Much of the United States east of the Rockies saw normal to slightly below normal temperatures including the Carolinas.

The warmest October occurred in 2003.  The coldest worldwide average temperature for the month of October occurred back in 1912.

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Icy mountain roads possible Thursday morning

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Wednesday, November 14th, 2012, 11:01am
Icy mountain roads possible Thursday morning

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- A disturbance moving in overnight could bring showers to the area, and below freezing temperatures could bring icy conditions in the higher elevations.

Rain will begin falling after midnight, but temperatures in the Piedmont will not drop enough for winter precipitation to form. The same will be true for the Foothills, but a few areas in the mountains could briefly see a wintry mix in the very late night or early morning hours.

The greater danger is that liquid precipitation will fall, then freeze on bridges and overpasses before and shortly after sunrise tomorrow morning. Use caution tomorrow morning.

After this batch of rain, we stay dry until early next week. Temperatures will remain chilly through the next 7 days. Click here for a look at your extended forecast.

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Damp, dreary Election Day in store for the Carolinas

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Monday, November 5th, 2012, 12:22pm
Damp, dreary Election Day in store for the Carolinas

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Another area of low pressure tracks over the Carolinas early next week, bringing thick clouds and the possibility of showers on Election Day.  

As an area of low pressure hugs the coast, high pressure sets itself up to our northeast.  This combination means that chilly, moist air will be pumped in from the eastern Atlantic.  

It's a setup known as a wedge or cold air damming.  Since the winds flow clockwise around that high, they will come in from the East for those of us on the South side of the high.  That causes an imbalance in the wind field, and the cold air will be trapped on the eastern side of the Appalachians.  That cool, moist air is forced upward and a thick deck of clouds will form, keeping things damp and chilly.

That will mean a cloudy and cold Tuesday for us, and possibly a few showers thanks to the relatively close proximity of that low pressure center.

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