Charlotte residents should brace themselves for a dynamic weather pattern this week, according to the National Weather Service. For today, they’re forecasting a mix with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 86, with a 30 percent chance of showers emerging after 5pm. The enthusiastic winds from the southwest might reach up to 17 mph, with occasional gusts hitting as high as 30 mph. "New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible," detailed the NWS on their website.
Tonight's outlook suggests a more tumultuous scene. The NWS predicts an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., followed by showers and possibly a thunderstorm mainly after 1 a.m. The low is expected to be around 64, with south southwest wind maintaining a steady 11 mph. When gusts pick up, they could surge to as high as 22 mph. Rainfall could tally up between a half and three quarters of an inch.
The onset of the workweek doesn't promise much respite from the precipitous conditions, as Monday’s forecast includes a 90 percent chance of showers and a potential thunderstorm, with the mercury pegged near 69 degrees. The NWS notes that "new precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible," as southwest winds continue at 9 to 11 mph, gusting up to 22 mph at times.
However, a glimmer of relief appears on the horizon for the Charlotte area. As the wet weather gradually recedes on Monday night, a 60 percent chance of showers is expected before midnight. The clouds will begin to clear, offering a low of around 44 degrees. "West wind around 7 mph becoming north northwest in the evening," the forecast adds, signaling a shift that will eventually usher in clearer skies. The rest of the week appears more promising, with the NWS predicting sunny days and clear nights stretching toward the weekend.
In addition to the standard forecast, the NWS's Hazardous Weather Outlook cautions there is a chance for "scattered to numerous thunderstorms" today through tonight ahead of an incoming cold front. The primary concern is severe storms capable of producing "damaging wind gusts," and though the likelihood is low, "a brief tornado cannot be ruled out." For the most part, no hazardous weather is anticipated after today through the rest of the week.
