Charlotte woke up Saturday, July 25 to a wall of clouds, muggy air in the low 70s, and humidity doing its best impression of a steam room. Patchy fog and spotty rain showers are in the mix through the morning, which could slow commutes across the Queen City.
Morning Fog And Spotty Showers
Forecasters at the National Weather Service say showers are likely before 11 a.m., along with areas of patchy fog, with a high near 82°F on tap. New rainfall totals are expected to be modest, about a tenth to a quarter of an inch, but any heavier downpours could quickly lead to brief ponding on city streets.
Afternoon Plans And The Week Ahead
Clouds should thin in spots by midday, although isolated afternoon showers or thunderstorms could still pop up around the area. The pattern turns drier and hotter Sunday, July 26, with highs near 87°F, then cranks into the 90s Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures near 90°F on July 27 and up to about 94°F on July 28. Heat index values could push past 100°F. Repeated disturbances from late this weekend into midweek keep a chance of strong storms in play, so some neighborhoods may see brief severe gusts or heavy rainfall on any given day through Wednesday.
Commutes, Events And Safety
Plan on a little extra time for Saturday morning trips and watch for low visibility in river valleys and other low-lying spots, especially where heavier rain has fallen. If you have outdoor plans later this weekend, consider shifting them indoors or to later in the day, and next week keep an eye out for possible heat advisories. Stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exertion during the afternoon peak hours. For more background on the soggy start and hour-by-hour timing, check out our storm-to-sizzle July 24 breakdown.
