Residents in Charlotte, N.C., and surrounding areas should prepare for a wet weekend, as the National Weather Service predicts a series of showers and thunderstorms over the next few days. According to National Weather Service detailed forecast, today will likely see thunderstorms develop mainly between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., with an approximate 70% chance of precipitation and potential rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, though higher amounts could occur where thunderstorms hit.
As the evening draws close, the chance of precipitation remains steady at 70%, with new rainfall between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Patchy fog is also expected to roll in after 3 a.m., which could impact visibility for early morning commuters. The National Weather Service advises that the primary concern for today and tonight will be localized flooding caused by heavy downpours as a cold front decides to stubbornly stall over the region.
Looking forward to Saturday's conditions, the likelihood of showers increases to 80%, followed by a potential thunderstorm after 11 a.m. The trend continues Saturday night with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms tapering off before 11 p.m., giving way to slightly clearer skies and a hint of light north northeast winds. This is a slight respite before another 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms sets in on Sunday afternoon.
As for the outlook beyond the weekend, the NWS states, "Hazardous weather is not expected at this time." From Monday through Thursday, days offer a mixed bag of chances for showers, with percentages ranging from 30 to 50. Temperatures aim to gradually cool down, with highs shifting from the low 80s to an autumn-like high near 68 by Thursday. While the weather may seem to casually vacillate throughout the week, residents should stay vigilant for any sudden changes.
In their Hazardous Weather Outlook, the forecasters did not indicate a need for spotter activation today or in the coming days. For the most part, the week appears to dodge any severe weather threats, but the local community should prepare to navigate intermittent showers, possible foggy mornings, and occasional thunderstorms.
