Residents of Charlotte, NC woke up to a misty morning today with visibility trimmed down to just four miles, and a blanket of fog is expected to linger a bit later into the morning according to the National Weather Service. The NWS detailed forecast anticipates the fog to dissipate by 9 am, making way for partly sunny skies and a brisk high near 65 degrees. NWS' update from 6:52 am EST reports a soft southwest wind ruffling through at 5 to 14 mph, with gusts that could accelerate to 28 mph.
Temperatures will dip come evening, settling around 48 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Charlotte's residents, venturing out into the post-sunset chill, can expect the west-southwest wind to maintain a steady pace between 6 to 10 mph, with gustiness peaking at around 22 mph. The following days hold the promise of sun, with Wednesday expected to reach a pleasant high near 70 and bring calming winds. The forecast continues to suggest a stretch of warm winter days ahead. But in the call of the night, it will become partly cloudy with the mercury hovering around 44 degrees.
The approaching end of the week brings a shift with Thursday’s skies alternating between sun and cloud. Mild and tranquil breezes will roll in, veering southeast at roughly 5 mph in the afternoon, signifying a day largely undisturbed by the elements with highs aiming near 68 degrees. However, as night falls, the clouds will contemplate rain, bringing a sneaky 20 percent chance of showers after 2 am, while the low threatens to dip to about 55 degrees.
Friday’s narrative shapes up differently, opening the door to a 30 percent chance of rain post-2 pm. The daytime high continues to cling to the warmth, aspiring to reach close to 71 degrees, though overcast skies might cast a dreary pall over the city. Rain is more likely, mainly after 4 am, with a cloudy night and low around 58, forecasts the NWS. Taking a peek into the weekend, rain remains a stubborn companion through Saturday morning, hinting at the necessity for umbrellas with continued 60 percent odds, while temperatures peak to a near 67 degrees.
Cleaning up after the rain, Sunday dawns mostly sunny with a brisk high looping near 50 degrees – a palpable change from the week’s earlier mildness. The sky is expected to remain clear into the night, allowing temperatures to plunge to a frosty low around 29. As a fresh workweek marches in, Monday promises sun-kissed skies with another high hovering at 50 degrees, according to the weather narrative laid out by the NWS Charlotte, NC.
