Charlotte residents should brace for a change in the weather as the overcast skies observed early this morning are expected to lead into a week marked by fluctuating temperatures and periodic rain showers. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the city will see a mostly cloudy day with a high near 81 degrees, and winds from the southeast shifting northeast could reach up to 23 mph in gusts.

In a detailed forecast by the NWS, temperatures tonight are expected to dip to around 64 degrees, while the northeast wind persists at around 13 mph, the gusts potentially going as high as 21 mph. The upcoming work week kicks off with a 50 percent chance of showers on Monday, and new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are possible, presenting possible disruptions to outdoor activities and commutes.

The likelihood of showers increases Monday night, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation primarily between 9 pm and midnight. NWS anticipates that new rainfall could accumulate between a half and three quarters of an inch. Tuesday will offer a slight reprieve, with a 40 percent chance of showers and partly sunny skies leading to a high near 76 degrees, while the north wind continues to sweep through at 10 mph.

Mid-week forecasts hint at a return to sunnier conditions despite a lingering chance of showers. Wednesday boasts a 30 percent chance of rain after 2 pm followed by a mostly sunny day with a high near 83 degrees. The chance of showers diminishes before Thursday brings clear skies and a high near 84 degrees, though the temperature in the evening will settle around 64 degrees. Into the weekend, Charlotte residents can anticipate partly sunny days with highs in the upper 70s, with only slight chances of rainfall to interrupt the day-to-day.