Charlotte woke up on the chilly side early Sunday with clear skies and a crisp 39°F at about 5:30 a.m. The cold start will not last long, though, as sunshine is expected to bump afternoon temperatures into the upper 60s, close to 70°F, with light northwest winds keeping humidity low for a classic early May day.
Sunny Afternoon And Light Winds
Highs should land near 70°F, with northwest winds around 6 mph. As noted when chilly showers crashed Saturday's commute, the sun is back in full force Sunday afternoon. After sunset, expect a cooler but comfortable slide into the upper 40s to near 50°F.
Frost Advisory In Mountains And Midweek Storm Risk
The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg has a Frost Advisory in effect through 9 a.m. Sunday for parts of the mountains and foothills, along with a Freeze Warning for Avery County, so gardeners at higher elevations are being urged to protect tender plants, according to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg. Forecasters there are also watching a cold front expected to move through Wednesday night into Thursday that has trended wetter in the latest guidance, with a 40–60% chance that some 24-hour rainfall totals could top 1.00 inch and a small but growing risk of showers or thunderstorms capable of heavy rain and damaging wind gusts.
What To Do
If you keep potted or newly planted vegetation in the foothills or mountains, cover it up or bring it inside before tonight, since sheltered valleys could still slip into the mid-30s. Around Charlotte, Sunday itself looks dry and pleasant for commuters and outdoor plans, but it is worth checking back on the forecast as the week goes on in case the midweek system delivers wet roads and gusty winds Wednesday into Thursday.
