The National Weather Service out of Charlotte, North Carolina, is forecasting a shift in the weather pattern today, with residents advised to expect sunny skies and a significant breeze. According to their latest update, a high of 73 degrees Fahrenheit is anticipated. Wind speeds are currently from the southwest at 12 mph, with the possibility to gust as high as 32 mph, but are expected to change direction to northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight, the clear skies are to gradually give way to increasing clouds, and the temperatures are set to drop to around 40 degrees. The wind, presently north northwest at 5 to 7 mph, is predicted to become calm shortly after midnight. Looking ahead, there is a 20 percent chance of rain after 1 pm on Sunday, with mostly cloudy conditions expected and a high near 58 degrees.
As reported by the NWS forecast, Sunday night brings a 40 percent chance of precipitation, primarily between midnight and 2 am, followed by potential showers after that window. The overnight low is projected to again hover around 40 degrees. Into the workweek, Monday's weather pattern includes a 50 percent chance of rain with partly sunny skies and a high close to 59 degrees.
For those looking to plan their week, Tuesday is expected to be sunny with a nice high of 74 degrees, and conditions on Wednesday will continue the trend, boasting a sunny day with a high reaching up to 76 degrees. The latter part of next week should see the return of some cloudiness and slight chances of showers, but temperatures generally remain mild. Charlotte residents can anticipate enjoying mostly sunny conditions with highs in the mid-70s. Nightly lows will be consistently around the mid to low 40s throughout the week. NWS advises to stay prepared as chances for rain increase to 30 percent by next Thursday.
