The National Weather Service in Charlotte, North Carolina has updated its local forecast, indicating a week ahead filled with potential showers and thunderstorms. According to the detailed forecast provided on their website, the area is looking at a high likelihood of rain continuing throughout the week, with the current temperature standing at 59°F and humidity at a soggy 87% as of the last update today at 6:52 am EDT.
Today's weather is expected to "possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm," as reported by the NWS. Residents should prepare to possibly see a total of a quarter to half an inch of new rainfall amounts. Furthermore, the forecast predicts patchy fog to continue to potentially disrupt visibility until the early evening hours, with an easterly breeze accompanying this moisture-laden air.
As nighttime falls, the chance of precipitation drastically increases to 90%, with showers and potential thunderstorms projected after 10 pm. Monday continues this wet trend, promising a 100% chance of showers and possible severe thunderstorms, capable of producing heavy rainfall. The forecast estimates an additional one to two inches of rain could soak the city, adding to the already damp conditions.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, NWS Charlotte cautions that showers and thunderstorms are projected, with an accompanying south wind of 5 to 7 mph to slightly ease up the atmosphere. The likelihood of rainfall persists at 90%, and residents might need to adjust plans accordingly. The week's weather eases somewhat on Thursday, with a welcomed shift towards mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching the mid-80s. However, Charlotte citizens should remain vigilant as a 30 percent chance of showers intends to persist through Saturday, underlining a week where umbrellas could prove to be one's closest ally.
