Charlotte is heading into Friday with a classic late-summer scorcher. Temperatures will climb to about 95 degrees before afternoon storms give outdoor plans a much-needed escape hatch.
The high heat arrives, with feels-like temperatures near 100. The National Weather Service forecast includes shower and thunderstorm chances Friday afternoon and evening, with only light northwest winds around 5 mph.
Storms Arrive After The Hottest Part Of The Day
Friday’s storms are expected to be scattered rather than an all-day washout, but slow-moving cells could still bring a brief downpour and locally rough conditions. The forecast lists no active watches, warnings or advisories for the Charlotte area, though the combination of heat and humidity calls for water, shade and breaks from strenuous activity.
This is a more specific update to Hoodline’s Thursday outlook, which had already flagged the heat and unsettled weather but left the storm timing less certain.
Weekend Stays Warm With More Storm Chances
Saturday will be cooler, with patchy fog possible, followed by temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms have a higher chance during the day than on Sunday, while Saturday night rounds out the weekend forecast.
Sunday brings another warm, humid day, with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s and lower rain chances than Saturday.
Next Week Turns Wetter Then Cooler
Monday stays warm, with precipitation chances increasing into Tuesday. Monday night remains part of the unsettled period.
Tuesday remains unsettled, with precipitation continuing and temperatures moving toward normal. By Wednesday, temperatures are cooler, with precipitation chances continuing, marking a noticeable shift from Friday’s triple-digit-feeling heat.
Thursday lies beyond the detailed forecast available here.
