Charlotte rolled out of bed Wednesday under a muggy blanket of low clouds and patchy fog, the kind that makes everything feel a bit slower before sunrise. That fog is expected to thin by midmorning. Early temperatures in the mid-60s will climb toward a warm high near 84°F this afternoon. Skies start out mostly cloudy, then give way to some partial sunshine during the peak heating hours.
Afternoon Gusts And Spotty Storms
By afternoon, a southwest breeze will run around 5 to 10 mph, occasionally gusting up to 18 mph. There is a slight chance of showers or an isolated late-day thunderstorm. Coverage looks limited, but any storm that pops could bring brief heavy rain and damaging wind, according to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg.
Tonight Through The Weekend
The chance of showers and thunderstorms hangs around tonight into Thursday night, with overnight lows in the mid-60s and a Thursday high near 86°F. The overall pattern stays unsettled into the weekend. Thursday afternoon carries the best shot at scattered storms, while Friday night into Saturday ramps up the rain risk. Saturday currently looks like the wettest day, with highs in the upper 70s. That unsettled stretch may linger into early next week as a slow-moving boundary stalls nearby, per the National Weather Service.
What This Means For Your Commute
Morning patchy fog could knock down visibility on surface streets and interstates between about 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. Plan on a little extra travel time and keep your low beams on in any dense fog. For later-day errands or kids’ activities, have an umbrella within reach and secure loose patio furniture or decor ahead of those afternoon gusts.
Stay Informed
Check local radar before heading out for longer outdoor plans and keep an eye out for any watches or warnings if storms fire up. For the most current updates, follow the National Weather Service and local traffic partners.
