The National Weather Service has forecasted a partly cloudy sky with temperatures hovering around 78°F and a humidity of 82% for Charlotte today, providing a mild backdrop for the city's ongoing activities. While the calm wind conditions bring some reprieve from the sweltering heat, a barometer reading of 29.81 inches indicates a stable atmosphere overhead, as per National Weather Service updates.
However, residents should keep an eye out for possible showers and thunderstorms post 2 pm, with the chance of precipitation standing at 30% and the possibility of high rainfall in thunderstorm-prone areas, the forecast informs, the calm winds of the early hours are expected to shift coming from the north-northeast at speeds of 3 to 7 mph. The daytime temperature may rise up to near 89°F, potentially affected by the cloud cover and impending rain events.
Tonight the city can anticipate continued chances of showers and thunderstorms before 11 pm, turning to a slight chance of showers until 1 am, with the sky parting to partly cloudy, the NWS detailed. The National Weather Service indicates the mercury will dip to a comfortable 73°F, accompanied by a gentle variability in wind.
Looking ahead into the weekend, Friday shows a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, predominantly after 2 pm, the sun is expected to make an appearance, elevating temperatures to a high of about 91°F and heat index values may soar as high as 100, conditions that warrant attention for outdoor activities an NWS update indicates. The likelihood of this wet weather pervades into the evening, stalling at 40%, with mostly cloudy conditions forecast and low temperatures settling at an approximate 74°F.
For those planning weekend outings, Saturday also promises a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 pm while Sunday brings a 60 percent likelihood of similar conditions, particularly after 5 pm. This suggests a pattern of warm days with intermittent spells of showers and storms, posing an erratic yet consistent elemental play. The NWS outlook for Charlotte residents notes mostly sunny forecasts for the early parts of next week with highs in the high 80s, offering a brief respite from the previous days' stormy predictions.
