Charlotte started the day on a refreshingly cool note, with clear skies and morning lows in the 50s, but the chill will not stick around for long. Sunshine will dominate through the afternoon, sending highs to around 80°F with a light southwest breeze. A quick-moving cold front sliding by tonight could spark a few spotty showers or an isolated thunderstorm in parts of the metro, although many neighborhoods will stay dry.
Afternoon And Tonight
Through the afternoon, most spots stay rain free as southwest winds run about 0 to 8 mph and temperatures climb into the upper 70s to near 80°F. This evening, a narrow band of showers may pass through between roughly 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Any rain that does fall should be brief and light, with overnight lows near 57°F. The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg notes that coverage will be limited and rainfall totals are expected to stay under a tenth of an inch.
Late-Week Warm Up
Behind the front, skies clear out and a warmer pattern settles in for the end of the week. Thursday looks breezy, with a high near 74°F and gusts that could reach about 20 to 21 mph in some areas. From there, the heat really cranks up. Highs jump into the upper 80s on Saturday and then push into the low 90s by Sunday and Monday, delivering an early-summer feel for anyone with outdoor plans over the holiday weekend.
Plan Ahead
For afternoon outdoor plans this weekend, expect hot sunshine and plan accordingly. Bring water, find shade when you can, use sunscreen, and try to shift heavy yard work or workouts to the morning or evening when it is not quite as scorching. For the latest hour-by-hour breakdown or any updates on those evening showers and gusty winds, check the local forecast from The Weather Channel.
