On this Juneteenth in Charlotte, North Carolina, the skies may be mostly cloudy now but they're expected to clear up, paving the way for a sunny day with temperatures rising to near 88 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The pleasant morning will shift to an easterly breeze picking up between 5 to 7 mph as the day unfolds. Tonight, we're looking at a partly cloudy evening, with the thermometer reading around a comfortable 68 degrees.
Thursday promises more sun and even higher temperatures, peaking near 90 degrees, an ideal scenario for those basking in the warmth of this holiday. The wind will remain respectful, at an easy easterly 6 mph in the afternoon. For the night owls, conditions will stay mostly clear with nighttime temperatures dropping to around 67 degrees. The coming weekend forecasts, however, indicate a stark rise in temperatures, a detail that should have picnickers and outdoor enthusiasts planning ahead to stay cool.
The NWS projects a scorching weekend, with a sunny and hot Saturday where the mercury is expected to skyrocket to the mid-90s. The nocturnal fans of the Queen City will experience a balmy Saturday night, with lows settling around 75 degrees. Sunday doesn’t relent, promising more heat and high temperatures inching closer to the 97-degree mark. The tranquility of the night may be interrupted by a chance of showers and thunderstorms, but only at a 30 percent probability between 10 pm and midnight.
No immediate hazardous weather is expected today or tonight, as detailed in the latest Hazardous Weather Outlook report by the local NWS. But caution is the watchword as the weekend creeps closer, bringing with it temperatures that remind us that, yes, summer is well and truly upon us. Spotter activation isn't warranted at this moment, but that could change given the temperamental nature of Carolina weather.
