Charlotte woke up under a gray blanket Friday morning as patchy fog and mist settled in around Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT), where temperatures hovered near 52°F. Visibility dipped in the usual low-lying trouble spots, but forecasters say the gloom will not last long, with skies expected to brighten by mid-morning and turn sunny by afternoon. Light winds are keeping things calm for the first commutes of the day.
Afternoon And Weekend Outlook
Friday is on track to stay mostly sunny with a high close to 70°F and light east-northeast breezes that should ease off and become calm later in the day. Saturday is set to warm into the mid to upper 70s, with just a slight shot at a brief midday shower and afternoon gusts that could reach about 18 mph. By Sunday, temperatures climb again, with highs near 80–81°F and only a small chance of late-day storms ahead of a front that brings the best rain chances on Monday. Timing and probabilities come from the latest National Weather Service forecast for Charlotte.
Morning Commute
Drivers can expect pockets of patchy fog through early Friday that may cut visibility on neighborhood streets and secondary roads, so it is a good idea to allow a little extra time and stick with low beams in the soupier spots. There are no watches or warnings in effect for the Charlotte area right now, according to the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg, although rain chances do ramp up late this weekend into Monday. If you are planning to be outside, Friday looks great for soaking up some sun, with Saturday trending breezier in the afternoon and Monday shaping up as the wetter day.
Plan Ahead
Keep an umbrella handy for Monday and keep an eye on updated forecasts if you have events on the books, as forecasters currently expect light rainfall amounts and a low threat for severe weather. Skies should clear again on Tuesday, with highs sliding back into the low 70s for a brief dry stretch.
