ABC11’s meteorologist Don Schwenneker is warning of another day of extreme hot temperatures with daytime heat indexes reaching 103-108. Don says: The high heat and humidity during the day will mean that you should take it easy and make sure to remain well hydrated. A Heat Advisory is again in effect for the entire area […]

Meteorologist Don Schwenneker reminds us that as we head into the hottest weekend of the summer, drink water, lots of it, and take a look before you flush. Tips from Don: When you go #1, the color of it can really help you gauge if you’ve got enough water in your body. Clear to very […]

ABC1’s meteorologist “Big Weather” Don Schwenneker says our listening area is under a marginal risk for severe weather today and tomorrow. This storm system is the same cells that brought hail, high winds and some tornadoes to the nation’s midsection Tuesday and now it’s heading our way. ABC11 Meteorologist Don “Big Weather” Schwenneker says a […]

  ABC11 Meteorologist Don “Big Weather” Schwenneker says enjoy the warm weather today because colder weather is on the way.” A cold front will cross our region Monday night, bringing a stray sprinkle and colder temperatures. “Big Weather” says in the wake of that front, Tuesday will be noticeably cooler – more than 20 degrees Fahrenheit […]

Meteorologist “Big Weather” says, you may need the handy umbrella and raincoat later this afternoon. Meteorologist “Big Weather” Don Schwenneker says we need to be on the lookout for possible severe weather by this afternoon and on the drive home. The National Weather Service show a possibility of severe storms moving through the area. Read […]

Winter storm warning is in effect for NC starting Thursday morning through 6pm on Saturday. ABC11 Meteorologist “Big Weather”  Don Schwenneker says today’s sunshine will end with clouds that will be the leading edge of an evolving storm system that will still be over Louisiana by this evening. “This storm will move northeast and bring Central […]

Another really cold day as DOT workers prepare the roads for some possible snow today. ABC11 Meteorologist Don “Big Weather” Schwenneker says a weak storm moving out of Texas will bring Central North Carolina increasing clouds with a bit of light snow, or flurries, across parts of the region; but it will be too weak […]

  A warm southerly flow may increase chances of severe weather today in the form of rain, wind and thunderstorms by the afternoon hours. With plenty of wind energy in the upper levels, those storms may pull some gusty winds down to the ground. According to the SPC, we are in a marginal risk for severe […]

  With record breaking rain and flooding happening in South Carolina, North Carolina still remains under a flash flood warning. Governor Pat McCrory sent a warning telling residents of NC that we are still vulnerable to severe flooding because of recent rains.  Also strong winds may cause tree to topple over because of the soft […]

  According to WTVD meterologist Don Schwenneker we will have rain this morning that will taper off heading into the afternoon as a cold front sweeps through the area. On Wednesday an arctic cold front will move across North Carolina, and this cold from could possibly bring some wet snow to areas north of the […]