Charlotte is waking up to cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 70s on Labor Day, but a cooler, mostly sunny afternoon is ahead. Highs should reach about 82 degrees before the city settles into a mostly clear night near 65.
Morning Showers Fade As Cooler Air Moves In
According to the National Weather Service, showers may continue through daybreak mainly north of Interstate 85 and west of Interstate 77, where slow-moving downpours could cause isolated ponding or minor flooding. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is expected to remain dry, while east-northeast winds of 7 to 10 mph could gust as high as 20 mph during the afternoon.
Rain chances drop sharply as the day progresses, with only a slight chance of additional rainfall during the afternoon. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for North Carolina, South Carolina or Georgia in the latest forecast.
Sunny Tuesday And Wednesday Bring A Brief Break
Tuesday looks sunny and dry with a high near 86 degrees, followed by mostly sunny skies and a high near 88 on Wednesday. Overnight lows should stay in the mid-to-upper 60s, offering a little relief before the next warm-up.
The calmer stretch is a notable shift from the weekend storm setup outlined in Hoodline's Sunday forecast. Drier conditions are expected from Monday night through Wednesday night.
Storm Chances Return Late This Week
Thursday brings a high near 89 degrees with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Friday stays warm near 88 with a 40% storm chance, and Saturday could see more afternoon thunderstorms after a mostly sunny start.
Sunday may be the warmest day of the extended outlook, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 90. For now, Labor Day offers the more comfortable outdoor window before late-week heat and storm chances return.
