The Queen City is set for a week of fluctuating weather patterns, according to the National Weather Service in Charlotte, N.C. With today's skies largely devoid of clouds and temperatures comfortably resting at 54°F as of the early morning hours, Charlotte residents can anticipate a sunny day with highs cresting near 71°F. A gentle north northeast breeze is expected to blow at speeds of 3 to 8 mph, the NWS reports. The transition into tonight promises increasing clouds, with the thermometer dipping to a low around 52°F, while an east wind will softly stir at 3 to 6 mph.
Looking to the middle of the week, Wednesday's forecast beckons with mostly cloudy skies and a similar high peaking near 71°F. Not to be entirely deterred, the sun might to struggle to fully assert itself as southeast winds pick up to 6 to 9 mph, potentially gusting to 18 mph. Wednesday night, rain likelihood jumps to 30 percent after 8 pm, alongside patchy fog rolling in after 11 pm. South winds will maintain the momentum at speeds of 7 to 9 mph, with gusts possibly reaching the same 18 mph high, according to the NWS.
Continuing through to Thursday, there's a slight 20 percent chance for showers amid mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures predicted to climb significantly higher to reach 84°F. These conditions are in advance of a rather warm night with the mercury holding at 67°F. Friday prepares Charlotte for the week's peak heat, with partly sunny conditions and the high soaring near 91°F.
The weekend will be warm, with temperatures continuing to rise. Saturday will be similar to Friday, with partial sunshine and a high near 91°F. Clouds will linger into the night, with a low around 67°F. Rain chances increase on Sunday, with a 40% chance of showers and a high of 85°F. Showers are likely Sunday night, and the chance of rain continues into Monday, which will be cooler with a high around 72°F, as per the NWS forecast.
