The city of Charlotte, along with the broader regions spanning northeast Georgia, Piedmont, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina, is currently bracing for a day that will wear the rough edges of weather unpredictability. According to the National Weather Service, residents can expect showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 am, followed by a possibility of more showers and thunderstorms mainly between 10 am and 2 pm today. Patchy fog will further reduce visibility between 9 am and 10 am, with new rainfall amounts ranging between a quarter and half an inch possible.
The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory set to remain in effect until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. "South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected," the advisory states. Such conditions are expected to significantly to affect unsecured objects with the potential for tree limbs to be blown down, which may result in a few power outages. The advisory underscores the reality that winds of this magnitude can make driving especially difficult for high profile vehicles, and so they urge residents to use extra caution.
Looking ahead, the forecast for Charlotte indicates a potential respite from the tumultuous weather. Tonight will see a shift to partly cloudy skies with lows around 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Monday expects to present a partly sunny morning, then gradually sunny afternoon, with highs near 62 degrees. Moving through the week, the region will experience a steady climb in temperatures, peaking at 77 degrees on Wednesday before a slight dip accompanied by another chance of showers on Thursday. Residents will find solace in the mostly clear nights and sunny days that encapsulate the remainder of the week.
In response to the hazardous conditions, the National Weather Service's report includes a plea for residents: "Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates," and further advises that additional details can be found at their website. The citizens of Charlotte and surrounds are thus advised to remain vigilant over the course of the day, keeping abreast of the latest developments so as to navigate safely—and hopefully, to also swiftly—through the spectrum of inclement conditions forecasted.
