Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, greeted Charlotte with patchy fog, soupy humidity and temperatures hovering near 72°F at Charlotte Douglas (KCLT), with the air close to fully saturated. The fog is expected to thin out by mid-morning. A slight chance of rain around 1 to 2 p.m. then opens the door to a broader chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the afternoon, with highs topping out near 89°F.
Afternoon Thunderstorm Risk
Showers and a few thunderstorms are most likely from early to late afternoon, with the foothills and southern neighborhoods carrying the best shot at storms. According to the National Weather Service, a few storms this afternoon could pack damaging wind gusts and brief heavy downpours, so outdoor events during peak heating should have a solid backup plan. Expect west-southwest winds around 2 to 9 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph in stronger storms.
Heat Trend Through Next Week
Temperatures will climb through the week, with lows in the 90s on Monday, mid-90s on Tuesday, and upper 90s to near triple digits by Wednesday and Thursday. Heat indices are likely to push near or above 100°F across much of the Piedmont. With an upper-level ridge building overhead, afternoon storms should become more isolated while the main storyline turns into sustained heat through the Independence Day holiday. If you have outdoor plans later in the week, try to schedule strenuous activity in the morning and make hydration a priority.
What To Know For Your Day
Take it slow on the roads this morning. Patchy fog can quickly cut visibility on side streets and in low-lying areas until mid-morning. If you are headed outside this afternoon, keep an eye on radar and be ready to move indoors quickly if lightning or gusty winds flare up. Lightning and localized downpours can make driving tricky in a hurry. Over the next several days, take frequent breaks in air-conditioned or shaded spaces and check on neighbors or family members who may be especially vulnerable to the heat.
