Charlotte starts Tuesday with clouds, but the calm will not last. Showers and thunderstorms are expected later in the day, setting up a stormy first day of fall and a much cooler rest of the week.
Storm chances increase between about 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., with the heaviest activity possible through the early evening. The National Weather Service says a few storms could become strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rainfall as the main concerns.
Storms Could Bring Heavy Rain Tuesday Evening
Tuesday brings a chance of precipitation, with locally heavy rainfall possible. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue into the evening, with lingering showers and fog possible overnight in the broader region.
The unsettled forecast brings a sharper turn in conditions. There are no active watches, warnings or advisories listed for the Charlotte area, but heavy rainfall and damaging winds remain possible.
Wednesday Brings A Dramatic Temperature Drop
Wednesday will feel more like fall, with cloudy skies and rain showers, while highs are forecast to be in the 60s for most of the area. Showers may linger, and northeast winds could make conditions breezy.
Thursday stays wetter, with rain showers possible and northeast winds.
Sunny Weather Returns For The Weekend
The pattern finally dries out Friday, when Charlotte should see sunny skies and a high near 74 degrees. Temperatures return toward normal later in the forecast, including Saturday through Monday.
