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Cool, Crisp Friday in Charlotte Kicks Off Weeklong Warm-Up

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Published on September 25, 2026
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Charlotte wakes Friday to clear skies and temperatures in the low 50s, with sunshine pushing the afternoon high to about 72 degrees. A north wind will add a noticeable breeze, but rain is not part of the day’s plan.

Sunny Friday, Chilly Tonight

Temperatures should reach the upper 60s early Friday afternoon before topping out near 72, with north winds around 12 mph and gusts up to 21 mph. The sky stays clear into the evening, and temperatures will slide to around 50 overnight.

The broader regional forecast mentions possible fog or stratus in mountain and river valleys before daybreak, though Charlotte itself is set up for a clear, dry day. The National Weather Service forecast lists no watches, warnings or advisories for North Carolina.

Warm-Up Arrives This Weekend

Saturday stays sunny with a high near 79, followed by another clear night around 52 degrees. Sunday then climbs to about 80, and the warm-up continues Monday and Tuesday with highs near 84 and 85.

The forecast remains dry through Wednesday, when Charlotte could reach 88 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Thursday stays mostly sunny, with rain possible.

From Rainy Thursday To A Long Sunny Stretch

The shift follows Thursday’s wet start and weekend clearing highlighted in an earlier Hoodline forecast. For Charlotte residents, the practical takeaway is simple: grab a light jacket for Friday morning, then prepare for increasingly summer-like afternoons next week.