Charlotte residents can look forward to a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching around 87 degrees. This afternoon, calm winds shifting to the south-southwest are expected, signaling a change in conditions as the day progresses. As evening approaches, skies will remain partly cloudy, with temperatures expected to drop to approximately 67 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
However, the morning comes with some warnings, as the National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement regarding "Patchy dense fog, reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less," impacting parts of the western Carolinas. These conditions are anticipated to persist until about 10 a.m. Drivers are urged to slow down, use low beam headlights, and keep a safe distance from other vehicles.
Looking ahead, Sunday’s forecast indicates clear skies with a high around 89 degrees, continuing the warm and sunny weather typical for late September. Monday is expected to bring a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 20% likelihood of precipitation, so it’s wise to keep an umbrella handy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms may persist into Monday night, while Tuesday will be partly sunny with a high near 84, although there’s a 30% chance of rain before midnight.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook includes the forecast and notes the possibility of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. "The main hazard from any thunderstorm that develops will be cloud-to-ground lightning." Although the remainder of the week through Friday does not currently forecast hazardous weather, residents of the Carolinas are reminded to remain weather-aware, especially during afternoons and evenings when thunderstorms are likely to occur.
