The National Weather Service in Charlotte, North Carolina, reports a calm but chilly morning with temperatures sitting at 29°F and a dew point of 22°F. The serene forecast, updated early in the day, anticipates sunshine with a high near 53°F, and calm winds expected to pick up slightly from the south in the afternoon. For those venturing out tonight, be aware that the weather might take a turn as there's a 30 percent chance of rain from the wee hours, specifically past 5 am.
Looking ahead to the weekend, residents should prepare for a damp tomorrow with probabilities of rain reaching 70% before the afternoon. The National Weather Service details that this could be accompanied by patchy fog in the morning hours. However, the skies are forecasted to clear gradually, presenting a mostly sunny outlook later in the day despite the earlier drizzles. Come nighttime, showers linger on the horizon with a 40% chance to appear, mainly after 10 pm.
Sunday won’t stray far from its predecessor, keeping a 40% chance of showers mainly confined to the pre-afternoon window. The overcast will battle against streaks of sun, offering a high near 51 while a northeastern wind lays the path for a brisk transition to a northwest breeze. By evening, a reprieve as the sky clears partly, preparing denizens for a significant dip in the mercury come Martin Luther King Jr. Day, where a high near 32 is predicted.
Propelling us into the workweek, an arctic air mass is slated to make an emphatic entrance Sunday night, the effects of which are to persist well into Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, "Temperatures will be 15 to 20 degrees below normal Monday through Wednesday and wind chills may be so low as to be dangerous for some individuals." While uncertainty shrouds the potential for wintry precipitation within this timeframe, the advisory remains clear – the cold snap will be palpable.
Citizens are encouraged to keep up with daily forecasts as the week progresses, particularly those sensitive to the bitter embrace of a wintry chill. As the Hazardous Weather Outlook affirms, no spotter activation is needed currently, but the situation can evolve rapidly, especially with the expected inclement weather. Stay informed, stay warm, and as temperatures venture down, remain vigilant to the sky's winter whims.
