Charlotte Douglas International Airport is starting today around 45°F under clear skies with a light ENE breeze. Mostly sunny conditions should hold through the day with a high near 58°F, and east‑northeast winds of 6 to 10 mph could gust up to 21 mph this afternoon.
Afternoon Gusts And Very Dry Air
Very dry air will move in this afternoon, dropping relative humidity into the 20 to 25 percent range and increasing the risk of grass and brush fires in the driest spots. The NWS Greenville‑Spartanburg office has issued an Increased Fire Danger statement for parts of Upstate South Carolina and northeast Georgia from noon to 8 p.m. Charlotte's county zones are not included in that statement, but the air here will still be unusually dry, so the forecast discussion is worth a close read.
Late-Week Warmup And Friday Heat
Temperatures will ease upward through the week, with highs likely in the mid 60s on Wednesday and climbing into the upper 70s on Thursday. A stronger warm surge is possible on Friday that could push readings into the upper 80s across the Piedmont. A cold front arriving late Friday may bring a chance of showers Friday night, although forecasters expect any rain to be light and say it may not do much to ease developing drought conditions. If you have Friday evening plans, keep an eye on updates, since details can still shift heading into the weekend.
What This Means For You
Commutes look dry and mostly sunny today once the gusts relax, so rain should not be an issue, but drivers might notice occasional crosswinds on more exposed stretches of road. If you are planning yard work or considering burning brush, put off any open burning and follow local fire department guidance, as dry fuels combined with gusty conditions make it easier for fires to spread. Check the National Weather Service forecast for hourly updates and try to schedule outdoor chores for cooler mornings or shaded parts of the afternoon as the heat builds later this week.
