Charlotte starts Friday, September 11, with clear skies and temperatures in the mid-70s, but the city is headed for a hot, humid afternoon. The high should reach about 94 degrees, with the most uncomfortable heat building along and south of the I-85 corridor.
Friday Heat Brings A Few Storm Risks
Most of Friday will stay mostly sunny, though a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives after 5 p.m. The National Weather Service says a few storms could become strong enough to produce damaging wind gusts, even as overall rain chances remain limited at about 20%.
Southwest winds will stay light at roughly 2 to 6 mph, and any rain should be brief with less than a tenth of an inch expected in most spots, according to the National Weather Service. There are no watches, warnings or advisories posted for the Charlotte area.
Saturday Looks Like The Wettest Day
Saturday, September 12, brings a better chance of unsettled weather, starting with a chance of showers and patchy fog in the morning. Showers and thunderstorms become likely during the afternoon, especially between 2 and 4 p.m., with a 60% chance of rain and a high near 87 degrees.
Storm chances remain elevated Saturday night, when the forecast calls for a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms and rainfall totals between a quarter-inch and half an inch. The setup is a sharper turn from the earlier weekend forecast covered by Hoodline, with the wettest period now focused on Saturday.
Sunshine Returns Early Next Week
Sunday, September 13, should be mostly sunny with a high near 89, although a late-day shower or thunderstorm remains possible. Monday turns fully sunny near 90 degrees, followed by mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s through Wednesday.
Thursday, September 17, stays warm and sunny near 90 degrees, with a slight chance of rain showers returning Thursday night. For outdoor plans, Friday's heat and Saturday's storm timing are the main weather variables, while early next week looks considerably calmer.
