Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina, should keep their umbrellas close as the National Weather Service predicts a spectrum of weather changes in the upcoming days, featuring a mix of thunderstorms and high temperatures. According to the latest weather bulletin released by the National Weather Service, today's forecast includes a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 a.m., followed by a minor possibility of more thunderstorms after 2 p.m. With the humidity sitting uncomfortably at 87%, locals will face cloudy skies and a peak temperature near 86 degrees, alongside a southwest wind blowing at a mild 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight's weather, as per the National Weather Service, presents a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, predominantly before 9 p.m., hinting at a mostly cloudy evening with lows around 71 degrees. Despite the wind's gentle southwesterly whisper at 5 to 7 mph, the evening still holds the potential for new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except in thunderstorms where higher amounts could occur.
Moving to Sunday, anyone planning outdoor activities should reconsider, as showers and a possible thunderstorm become more likely after 3 p.m. Gusts could reach up to 18 mph within the otherwise consistent southwest wind of 7 to 9 mph, and the chance of precipitation rockets to 80%. The trend of intermittent showers and thunderstorms continues into the night, with the likelihood of precipitation at 60%, signaling that residents should prepare for potential water accumulation and related disruptions.
The commencement of the work week doesn't offer much respite from stormy conditions, with Monday boasting a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms primarily in the afternoon and evening. Although the daytime presents partly sunny skies, the mercury is set to climb near 89 degrees, ensuring that any outdoor plans carry the caveat of weather uncertainty. Looking further into the week, Tuesday mirrors Monday's patterns, with another 60% chance of thunderous interruptions after 2 p.m., despite partly sunny predictions and temperatures flirting with the 90s, according to the weather outlook by NWS.
For the midweek, Wednesday and Thursday maintain a consistency of scattered showers and thunderstorms post-2 p.m., leaving a 30% chance of precipitation. Even as Juneteenth approaches, the skies appear to be preparing their own commemoration, with the day offering a mixture of sun and possible showers at a high near 93 degrees. Similar conditions are set to prevail through to Friday, marking a week where sunshine, humidity, and the persistent possibility of thunderstorms coexist in an unpredictable ensemble.
The National Weather Service also released a Hazardous Weather Outlook, advising the public of potential severe thunderstorms later today, with risks of damaging winds. The statement further warns of isolated flash flooding in areas where storms could repeatedly pass. Despite the alert, no hazardous weather is expected after today, leaving locals to navigate the week's weather with cautious optimism and close attention to further updates.
