Severe weather season is underway in the Carolinas and the National Weather Service is looking to train severe weather spotters in our area.

The first of two classes in our area will be offered Thursday evening, May 16, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Iredell County Agriculture Center. Classes are about two hours long and covers the basics of thunderstorm development, fundamentals of storm structure and how to identify potential severe weather features.

The class is free, but you will need to register by calling 704-878-5097. For directions and more information, click here.

The next class will be offered in Union, SC on Tuesday, May 21st.

For more information on the SKYWARN program, click here.

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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The sunshine is back, but only for a limited time!

For the third straight weekend, rain is in the forecast as an area of low pressure moves in from the west.

Friday will start off sunny, but clouds build in for the afternoon with a few showers possible in the evening.  The major moisture surge moves in Saturday, with showers and thunderstorms making a return along our next cold front. 

The rain should taper off early Sunday, followed by much cooler temperatures early next week.

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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The Carolinas will catch the tail end of a winter storm moving across the Northeast Monday and Tuesday. 

Several counties have reported school closures due to potentially treacherous road conditions.  Ashe, Avery, Watauga and Yancey county schools all reported closures early Monday morning.  Alleghany county schools will operate on a two hour delay Monday. 

Elevations over 3500 feet should expect 5-8 inches of snow, possible icy roadways and wind gusts of up to 40 mph or higher that could cause blowing snow and poor visibility. 

The ridgetops could see up to 9" before the system pushes east late Tuesday. 

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