Residents of Charlotte, N.C., can expect an increased chance of rain this week, according to the latest weather forecasts. The National Weather Service reports a 20 percent chance of showers after 3 p.m. today, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 81 degrees. Winds are expected to come from the east-northeast at around 6 mph. As the evening approaches, the likelihood of rain jumps to 50 percent, mostly after 7 p.m., while temperatures drop to a lower 66 degrees with light and variable wind. NWS Charlotte predicts new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Moving into Tuesday, a consistent 50 percent chance of showers blankets the forecast, alongside patchy fog that may develop between 11 a.m. and noon. The mostly cloudy conditions will see highs around 76 degrees with a northeast wind blowing at 5 to 7 mph. Precipitation could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, as indicated in the NWS Charlotte update. By Tuesday night, the story remains much the same, with a 50 percent chance of showers and mostly cloudy skies, temperatures hovering around 66 degrees.
The chance of showers persists through mid-week, with Wednesday looking likely for both showers and potential thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Despite continued mostly cloudy coverage, high temperatures are anticipated to reach near 80, complemented by a gentle northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. The probability of precipitation ramps up to 60 percent. This pattern lingers into Wednesday night, reaffirming the likelihood of showers and a possible thunderstorm, with the mercury sticking close to 68 degrees overnight.
As the week progresses, Thursday's conditions appear marginally better, with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly after 2 p.m. The clouds persist, though high temperatures could climb up to approximately 83 degrees. Thursday night also brings a similar chance of rain and thunderstorms, while temperatures plateau near 68 degrees. By the time Friday rolls around, there's a 30 percent chance of showers between noon and 2 p.m., then potential showers and thunderstorms afterward. Transitioning into partly sunny skies, the high will likely near 82 degrees.
The outlook for the weekend maintains this trend with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms predicted for both Saturday during the day and at night, as well as Sunday during the day. The temperature is expected to edge higher, with a daytime high of 84 degrees on Saturday and reaching up to nearly 88 degrees by Sunday. Amidst the recurring promise of rain, Charlotte's skies offer breaks of partial sunshine, a slight reprieve from the enveloping clouds earlier in the week.
