Those residing in Charlotte, N.C. woke up to an overcast sky and a damp chill this morning. At 6:52 a.m. EST, the National Weather Service reported a humidity level at 93%, with temperatures sitting at a brisk 37°F. Visibility stretched up to eight miles, despite a faint fog and a wind chill that made it feel more like 32°F. If you're heading out, you might want to grab a coat and perhaps a trusty umbrella—showers are likely, especially before the late morning hours.
As the day progresses, Charlotte locals can expect the clouds to part, heralding a mostly sunny afternoon with a high nearing a much warmer 64 degrees. The west southwest wind will remain gentle, only reaching speeds of 5 to 9 mph, according to NWS. "Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny," notes the detailed forecast. And while the chance of precipitation stands at 60%, new precipitation amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible, so your shoes might escape a good soaking.
Looking ahead, tonight's weather will take a turn for the cooler as the clouds disperse, and temperatures are expected to drop to around 30°F. The north wind, picking up a bit, will breeze through at 7 to 10 mph. Come Friday, the sun stands unchallenged in a clear Carolina sky, bringing a high of around 49°F with a gentle northeast wind at its back.
But the respite is short-lived; the weekend will see the return of the showers. "Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Calm wind," the NWS forecast predicts for Friday night. The chance of precipitation ramps up to 70% on Saturday and hits a sure-shot 100% by Sunday, ensuring a soggy end to the weekend. Yet, amidst the promise of rainfall, there is a silver lining — temperatures will climb to around 65°F on Sunday before the clouds part in the night, leaving us with a crisp low around 28°F.
And for those with plans on Washington's Birthday, fear not. The outlook remains sunny with a high near 48°F. The following night mirrors the previous with a low also around 28°F. By Tuesday, the warmth creeps back, pushing the high up to 54°F under mostly sunny skies before clouds roll in for a modestly cooler Wednesday marked by a 50% chance of showers and a high near 46°F.
