Residents of Charlotte and the surrounding areas can expect a mix of sunshine and clouds today, with the high temperatures soaring towards the 90-degree mark. While the humidity sits high at 82%, the southeast wind around 7 mph might offer slight relief. As the barometer reads 30.17 in, signs suggest we're in for a typical summer day in the Queen City, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
The outlook for tonight shows a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a gentle south southeast wind of 3 to 6 mph. The rest of the week heralds temperatures in the high 80s to mid-90s, with mostly clear nights until next Saturday where temperatures are expected to reach a scorching high near 95 degrees, the NWS predicts.
While today's weather seems calm, the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC has released a Hazardous Weather Outlook for northeast Georgia, piedmont North Carolina, western North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina. "Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will develop across the area this afternoon and diminish this evening. The main threats will be gusty winds, locally heavy rainfall and cloud-to-ground lightning," the outlook states. Residents are advised to stay aware of the evolving weather conditions, especially during afternoon hours when storms are expected to be most active.
For the rest of the week, no hazardous weather is expected, providing a respite from any potential storms that might crop up today. The tranquil weather forecast comes as particularly good news for those planning Juneteenth celebrations, with the NWS forecasting mostly sunny skies and a high near 89 for the holiday. The outlook is favorable for outdoor activities and commemorative events that honor the historical significance, of what is now a federal holiday.
