Charlotte residents can expect a dicey mix of weather this week, with forecasters predicting everything from patchy fog to thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Today brings a 30 percent chance of showers and some thunderstorms, particularly picking up after 7 am, and amidst all this the fog could obscure views until around 9 am; the high should hover near a balmy 83 degrees with mild southern breezes.
The situation ramps up tonight as chances of showers and thunderstorms climb to a likely 70%, the potential storms rolling in mainly between 11 pm and the early hours of 4 am, adding up to a half-inch of rainfall in some places while other folks might see just a sprinkle, the NWS forecasts a low of 69 degrees under the cover of mostly cloudy skies, the southern winds keep it gentle at 3 to 5 mph even though the rain may not be so mild.
For those looking ahead, Wednesday doesn't let up with a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 pm followed by possible showers between 1 pm and 3 pm, then yet again a chance of thunderstorms after 3 pm, the NWS describes a mostly cloudy day with a high near 82 degrees and winds from the south lightly pushing at 5 to 7 mph, keeping the chance of precipitation at a constant 30% with rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch, barring stronger thunderstorms.
And for those wondering what the tail-end of the week might look like, Thursday brings yet another bout of possible showers and thunderstorms after noon with a 40% chance of precipitation, the winds getting friskier coming from the east at 6 to 11 mph, and gusts potentially reaching up to 23 mph, not to be outdone Friday looks soggy with a high likelihood of 80% chance of showers before 11 am, the rain possibly coming down hard at times; the high should near 79 degrees with clouds parting somewhat Friday night, giving way to a slim 30 percent chance of showers before a partly cloudy night settling around 66 degrees.
The NWS also issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the region, noting the potential for severe storms today with damaging wind and hail possible; while the agency says hazardous weather isn't expected imminently, it is keeping an eye on a tropical system brewing in the Gulf of Mexico which is slated to intensify Wednesday and Thursday, with a trajectory pointing towards the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia Thursday and Friday, threatening with gusty winds and heavy rainfall.
NWS Charlotte, N.C., keeps the community updated with the latest weather conditions and forecasts, so locals can stay prepared during this period of unpredictable elements. Charlotte has certainly braced for its share of storms, but it's always the unpredictability that seems to bring a communal watchfulness to the fore.
