Charlotte is starting Wednesday with patchy fog, but the gray morning will give way to a warmer, stormier afternoon. Temperatures should climb from the low 70s to a high near 85 as showers and thunderstorms become more likely later in the day.
Fog Clears, Storms Build By Afternoon
Fog is expected to lift before 9 a.m., followed by partly sunny skies and light south-southeast winds. The chance of showers and thunderstorms rises through the afternoon, reaching about 50% by late day, with most spots picking up less than a tenth of an inch of rain.
According to the National Weather Service, isolated strong wind gusts and brief flash flooding cannot be ruled out in any heavier storm, though no watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the Charlotte area. Tonight will stay muggy, with scattered storms possible before 3 a.m. and a low near 70.
Rain Chances Stay Elevated Through Saturday
Thursday brings a mostly sunny start before another round of showers and thunderstorms develops after 3 p.m. The high should reach 87, followed by a mostly cloudy night with a low near 71 and a 40% chance of rain.
Friday and Saturday look like classic midsummer days, with highs near 88 and 89 and afternoon storm chances around 40% and 30%, respectively. Sunday could reach 90, with another chance of showers and thunderstorms after a slight early-morning rain risk.
Low 90s Arrive Early Next Week
The pattern turns hotter and quieter Monday and Tuesday, when highs are expected to reach 91 and 92 under mostly sunny skies. Overnight lows will remain warm, around 73 to 74, so outdoor plans may feel more comfortable early in the day before heat and humidity build.
For Wednesday, the best window for outdoor activities is likely the morning after the fog lifts. Keep an eye on the sky through the afternoon, especially if thunder develops, and head indoors when lightning moves nearby.
