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Charlotte Weekend Weather Sunny Skies with Chances of Thunderstorms, NWS Advises Caution

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Published on August 16, 2024
Charlotte Weekend Weather Sunny Skies with Chances of Thunderstorms, NWS Advises CautionSource: Unsplash/ Wes Hicks

Charlotte will have mostly sunny skies today with a light breeze from the southwest at 5 to 7 mph and temperatures will peak around 89°F. This evening, expect partly cloudy skies with a small chance of showers before midnight and a low of about 71°F. The weekend might bring a bit more rain.

On Saturday, expect mostly sunny weather with highs around 90°F and a steady southwest breeze at 7 mph. There's a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 pm. Saturday night could see more thunderstorms before 2 am, with possible rainfall between a quarter and half an inch. If you're out in the evening, it might be a good idea to bring an umbrella, as reported by the National Weather Service.

On Sunday, expect mostly sunny skies with a 30% chance of thunderstorms after 3 pm. Winds will be from the west-southwest at around 7 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. The night will be mostly clear with lows around 68°F. The upcoming week should bring sunny days with highs in the mid-80s and clear nights with lows in the mid-60s.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Charlotte on Saturday, warning of a slight risk of severe thunderstorms. Be aware of possible damaging winds, lightning, and heavy rain.