Soup-thick, hit-or-miss fog settled over Charlotte early Sunday morning, May 24, trimming visibility in spots and slowing some commutes. Observations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) showed fog and a temperature near 59°F, and some neighborhoods could see visibility drop to about a mile or less. Drivers should build in extra travel time, use low-beam headlights, and leave more stopping distance on slick streets.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, a Special Weather Statement is in effect for areas of dense fog through mid-morning, with visibility down to one-half mile in isolated spots. Expect patchy fog through the morning, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms from late morning into the afternoon, with highs near 78°F and light east winds. Forecasters say a more organized band of showers and likely thunderstorms is expected Sunday night and may continue into Memorial Day Monday, with locally higher rainfall totals possible.
Morning Commute
Fog will be the main hazard for early travel, and visibility can change quickly over short distances. Slow down, keep headlights on low beam, and leave plenty of room between vehicles. If visibility drops to near zero, safely pull off the road and wait for conditions to improve. Both surface travel and airline schedules may be slowed this morning, and later storms could tack on additional delays.
Memorial Day Outlook
Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, looks unsettled: rain is likely early with patchy fog, followed by showers and thunderstorms at times during the day and a high near 80°F. This updates our earlier soggy-weekend outlook with higher odds for organized showers and storms Sunday night into Monday. If you have outdoor plans, consider moving events indoors or sticking to a firm rain plan in case storms roll through.
Plan Ahead
Bring rain gear and a backup plan for any outdoor gatherings, keep phones and battery packs handy, and check flight or event status before heading out. Monitor local forecast updates and local transportation outlets as conditions evolve so you can shift travel times or change plans if needed.
We will update this post if advisories change. Watch the National Weather Service and local officials for the latest timing and impacts. Stay weather-aware and drive carefully.
