Chief Meteorologist @wcnc WCNC Charlotte, Weather & Science Geek! Cleveland & Charlotte Sports Fan & proud @OhioState grad. http://wcnc.com/weather #cltwx #ncwx #scwxhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3mvnsnxlbxr2yAir Quality Alert for Gaston & Others until 8:00 PM 9/17/26. Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for ground-level ozone (10 AM–8 PM EDT Thu). Unhealthy for sensitive groups. Limit outdoor exertion; follow DEQ guidance.16 Sep 2026 18:51 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnsnxlbxr2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3mvniofgr7k23It's hard to say we have cooler weather dramatically ahead; maybe just not as hot is a better way to put it. Our average highs by the end of the month are in the upper 70s, and our average lows are in the upper 50s by then. It is the end of September, after all. 1/216 Sep 2026 15:52 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvniofgr7k23https://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3mvgzmzhfn22gOver 500 million birds are migrating south, as seen on local Doppler radar tonight. September 13, 2026. Fall migration is well underway, despite the heat. #birds #radar #birdcast14 Sep 2026 02:07 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvgzmzhfn22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3mvbhzn7dcz2iA Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Chesterfield, SC, Kershaw, SC, Lancaster, SC, Lee, SC. | Max Hail: 1.0 inches, Wind: 60 MPH | Torrential Rain: Occur... Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_88d23a2157e29fe02d08a2bb9a44d517cd7c91e5_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html11 Sep 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbhzn7dcz2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3mvbgwlub732qA Special Weather Statement has been issued for Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Southern Lancaster | Torrential Rain: Occurring | until 5:15 PM 9/11/26 | Hail:... Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_0181a05aec63afa3eb5c6442bc6024d037390f80_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html11 Sep 2026 20:49 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbgwlub732qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3mvbez2q7ha2qA Special Weather Statement has been issued for Anson, Richmond until 5:00 PM 9/11/26 | Hail: 0.0 inches | Wind: 30 MPH Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_bbfd561c09e84e1e58264a054b5bd454e848d8f4_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html11 Sep 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbez2q7ha2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3mvbbmwmvws2qA Special Weather Statement has been issued for Richmond, Scotland until 4:00 PM 9/11/26 | Hail: 0.0 inches | Wind: 30 MPH Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_8ae2941a77514bad7d61391dd01c9d437b22892d_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html11 Sep 2026 19:14 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbbmwmvws2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3mvaqg2advk2hFriday wx vlog 9/11/2026: Hot & very humid, with tropical downpours increasing tonight and Saturday. https://youtu.be/rkpA7yIxQJo?si=HeN7Kcft5HLeXHd2 via @YouTube #cltwx #ncwx #scwx #wxbrad11 Sep 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvaqg2advk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3mv3u7gke3s2sCharlotte is currently tied with 2024 & 1990 for the hottest year on record through September 8th. These are the two hottest years on record for our area for an entire year. % of Days Above Average: 68.5% % of Days Below Average: 31.5% Avg for Above Average: +7.33°F Avg for Below Average: -5.87°F09 Sep 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3u7gke3s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3mv3u3qkmu22sEl Niño is entering record territory, and we aren't even at the peak yet. Ensemble guidance now forecasts that peak for December. The extended summer warmth already here in autumn is also likely a side effect of this. #elnino #enso09 Sep 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3u3qkmu22shttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muvoswkxyv2bA Special Weather Statement has been issued for Burke Mountains, Greater Burke, Eastern McDowell | Torrential Rain: Occurring | until 1:30 AM 9/7/26 | Hail: 0.0 inche... Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_02b7241ea6bf7258a3e6d5d109afd3691ba3dd60_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html07 Sep 2026 04:38 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muvoswkxyv2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muvbomrowl2sA Special Weather Statement has been issued for Rowan until 9:30 PM 9/6/26 | Hail: 0.25 inches | Wind: 50 MPH Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_641a6dce4949096eba96193437d6be1746244207_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html07 Sep 2026 00:43 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muvbomrowl2shttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muutphzyoj2bScattered storms continue this afternoon across SC into eastern GA, with the strongest storms producing damaging straight-line winds late afternoon. Gust fronts may spread damaging winds into the SC Midlands through late afternoon.06 Sep 2026 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muutphzyoj2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muusj7suah2qA Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Chester, SC, Union, SC, York, SC. | Max Hail: 1.0 inches, Wind: 60 MPH | Expires at 5:30 PM 9/6/26. Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_d033b126be4d48bc3a3b481ef6ca8ddd8c2fe10d_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html06 Sep 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muusj7suah2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muurzegkjv2kSPC Day 1: Slight Risk covers most of South Carolina and southern North Carolina today. Scattered severe storms are possible. Slight: damaging wind 15%, large hail 5%; Marginal: damaging wind 15%, large hail 5%.06 Sep 2026 20:03 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muurzegkjv2khttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muupytvphn2qA Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Cleveland, NC, Cherokee, SC, Spartanburg, SC, Union, SC, York, SC. | Max Hail: 0.88 inches, Wind: 60 MPH | Expires a... Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_0dab56d18d9befcbf1679fb11d880701b1cb9d20_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html06 Sep 2026 19:27 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muupytvphn2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muunnpyv2k2iSevere T-Storm Watch for GA & SC & NC until 9 PM EDT. Conditions favorable for severe storms. Monitor the sky and stay alert for Severe Thunderstorm Warnings.06 Sep 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muunnpyv2k2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muunes4bnu2hA Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Cleveland, NC, Polk, NC, Rutherford, NC, Cherokee, SC, Spartanburg, SC. | Max Hail: 0.88 inches, Wind: 60 MPH | Expi... Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_95c569a0e1d88b313c280765dedfd1684850ae11_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html06 Sep 2026 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muunes4bnu2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muulzbr32m2hA Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Burke, NC, Cleveland, NC, McDowell, NC, Rutherford, NC. | Max Hail: 0.88 inches, Wind: 60 MPH | Expires at 3:00 PM 9... Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_f3beae13f4590449bde4756816e6605dbd638900_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html06 Sep 2026 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muulzbr32m2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muulapahmk2qA Special Weather Statement has been issued for Alexander, Iredell, Yancey, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, Greater Caldwell, Burke Mountains, Greater Burke, McDowell Mo... Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_8e26cc5128ee9b38952b5ef847742d4710d11214_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html06 Sep 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muulapahmk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muukknmps42hA Special Weather Statement has been issued for Moore, Richmond, Scotland, Hoke | Frequent Lightning: Occurring | until 2:45 PM 9/6/26 | Hail: 0.0 inches | Wind: 40 MPH Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_47b8b967a218cecff9d397c0a08643a69b45e129_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html06 Sep 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muukknmps42hhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muujse3ons2qA Special Weather Statement has been issued for Caldwell Mountains, Greater Caldwell, Burke Mountains, Greater Burke, McDowell Mountains, Eastern McDowell until 2:00... Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_84e6098478a6c8b5402876f5f158eff53b45dd1e_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html06 Sep 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muujse3ons2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muuiuoxftw2iStorm clusters are ongoing east of Charlotte and near the TN/NC border, then more storms should develop across the southern Appalachians into northern SC this afternoon. Damaging wind threat increases later today; sporadic hail possible.06 Sep 2026 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muuiuoxftw2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muuihmeqjx24A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Watauga, Wilkes until 1:45 PM 9/6/26 | Hail: 0.0 inches | Wind: 40 MPH Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_003a6634da4be60e68f55f33b437709df2c386a3_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html06 Sep 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muuihmeqjx24https://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muuif5yhsg2sA Special Weather Statement has been issued for Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Buncombe, McDowell Mountains until 2:00 PM 9/6/26 | Hail: 0.25 inches | Wind: 40 MPH Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_e0cd71ab3f04989e195fc1fe4fc740233b2a0c05_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html06 Sep 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muuif5yhsg2shttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muuht34jbx24A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Avery, Caldwell Mountains, Greater Caldwell, Burke Mountains, Greater Burke until 1:30 PM 9/6/26 | Hail: 0.5 inches |... Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_c42f729945fa2644f828d573a827a58e70e174aa_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html06 Sep 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muuht34jbx24https://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muugsl7db22bA Special Weather Statement has been issued for Ashe, Watauga until 1:15 PM 9/6/26 | Hail: 0.25 inches | Wind: 40 MPH Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_7748d99318e608012a2352062e0475e14ceb657a_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html06 Sep 2026 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muugsl7db22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muugpsbkoa2kA Special Weather Statement has been issued for Davidson, Randolph, Stanly, Montgomery, Moore, Anson, Richmond | Frequent Lightning: Occurring | until 2:00 PM 9/6/26... Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_26d14309391fb872215e3adbdf11b9267d5ee0e0_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html06 Sep 2026 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muugpsbkoa2khttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muugawgvqr2qSPC Day 1: Slight Risk covers most of South Carolina and central North Carolina today. Scattered severe storms are possible. Slight: damaging wind up to 15% and large hail up to 5%. Marginal: damaging wind up to 5% and large hail up to 5%.06 Sep 2026 16:32 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muugawgvqr2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wxbrad.bsky.social/post/3muufhatdo724A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Avery, Mitchell until 1:00 PM 9/6/26 | Hail: 0.25 inches | Wind: 40 MPH Interactive map: https://greenewx.com/maps/urn_oid_2_49_0_1_840_0_7401ee8059817c5f928e70e131c4433ef9145adb_001_1_bradpwcnc1.html06 Sep 2026 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:psbruijjdx5fuccimwda344f/app.bsky.feed.post/3muufhatdo724