Charlotte is waking to partly cloudy skies and muggy air Saturday, with temperatures climbing toward 90°F before the weather turns more unsettled. Showers and thunderstorms could develop after 3 p.m., while a wetter and cloudier pattern takes over Saturday night and Sunday. For outdoor plans, the morning and early afternoon look like the safer bet.
Storm Chances Build After 3 p.m.
The National Weather Service puts Charlotte’s Saturday rain chance at about 30%, with south-southeast winds of 2 to 10 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. Most locations could see less than a tenth of an inch of rain, but any thunderstorm may still bring lightning and a quick, heavy downpour. Keep an eye on the sky if you are heading to a park, patio or outdoor event late in the day.
Saturday Night Turns Wetter
Showers and thunderstorms become more likely Saturday night, especially after 8 p.m., with a 70% chance of rain and a low near 72°F. Rainfall totals are expected to range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, though repeated storms could produce heavier pockets. The forecast discussion also warns that storms that move over the same area could create isolated flash-flooding problems.
Sunday Brings Fog, Storms And Heavy Rain Risk
Sunday looks cooler but much wetter, with thunderstorms likely before sunrise, patchy fog in the morning and additional showers and storms through the afternoon. The high should reach about 85°F, with an 80% chance of rain and possible totals between a quarter and half an inch. Some storms may linger into Sunday night, keeping the low near 72°F and the ground soggy into Monday.
Plan Around The Wettest Windows
Saturday morning and early afternoon offer the best window for errands and outdoor plans before storm chances increase. Once thunder is heard, head indoors and avoid open fields, pools and exposed areas until the storm passes. Drivers should also slow down during downpours, when water can build quickly on roads.
Storm Chances Linger Into Next Week
Monday and Tuesday stay warm, with highs near 86°F and 87°F and a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms each day. Wednesday through Friday turn somewhat brighter, with highs from 88°F to 89°F, but afternoon and evening storms remain possible. Overnight lows should stay in the low 70s throughout the period.
No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the area in the current forecast. Even so, the combination of high humidity, repeated thunderstorms and locally heavy rain means Charlotte residents should keep weather alerts nearby through Sunday.
