The residents of Charlotte can expect variable weather conditions over the next week. With a cloudy horizon and a high of 79 degrees forecasted today, the city will experience a gentle East wind flowing at 5 to 10 mph. However, things might take a turn as there is a 20 percent chance of showers post 2 a.m. The night sky is expected to hold a cloudy blanket with the temperature dipping to a low of around 66, accompanying an East Northeast wind of 8 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Friday's outlook isn't too sunny either, showers are likely to hit the area, with the possibility of thunderstorms stirring after 2 p.m., residents might want to keep an umbrella handy as the chance of precipitation climbs to 70 percent, and new rainfall could measure between a tenth to a quarter of an inch but could surge higher in thunderstorms, while a constant East Northeast wind will whip through at 10 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. The evening will continue with a 50 percent likelihood of showers and thunderstorms while temperatures hover at a low of around 68.
The weekend won't offer much relief with a persistent chance of showers and possible thunderstorms extending through Saturday, poised to agitate the outdoors with cloudy skylines and a high near 76 degrees, the breeze is expected to come from the East Northeast at around 11 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 21 mph. The chance of precipitation lingers at 40 percent, transitioning into a night with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a similar windy pattern is likely to endure, staying steadfast with lows around 67 degrees.
Later in the weekend, particularly on Sunday, Charlotte residents should prepare for ongoing showers, especially before 9 a.m. and after noon. Skies may clear slightly, resulting in a mostly cloudy day with a high temperature around 78. Intermittent showers will continue into Sunday night, with a 30 percent chance of rain and temperatures expected to drop to around 65 degrees.
As the new week begins, Monday will bring the possibility of showers and thunderstorms, particularly after 2 p.m. The skies are expected to remain mostly cloudy with temperatures reaching around 73 degrees and a 40 percent chance of precipitation. Scattered precipitation is likely throughout the night, with chances of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., and again after 2 a.m. Temperatures will dip to about 66 degrees.
Tuesday will see a continued risk of showers and thunderstorms with a 40 percent chance and a high near 76 degrees. Tuesday night could bring a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms under mostly cloudy conditions, with temperatures similar to the previous night. By Wednesday, the weather may improve slightly, with a 30 percent chance of showers and partly sunny skies, and temperatures reaching near 78 degrees.
