Charlotte is opening October with a clear, mild morning, but the city is headed for another burst of summer-like heat before a wet, cooler weekend. Temperatures around 61 degrees early Thursday are expected to climb to 87 under sunny skies, with light, variable-to-calm winds through the morning, becoming south to southwest in the afternoon.
Sunny Thursday, Hotter Friday
Thursday stays dry from morning through evening, with temperatures rising steadily through the afternoon and peaking near 87 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, Friday will be the warmest day of the stretch, with sunshine and a high near 90 before partly cloudy skies arrive Friday night.
Friday night will remain mild, with temperatures bottoming out around 69 degrees. Southwest winds should stay light, generally below 10 mph, so outdoor plans should get a comfortable window before the weather turns.
Weekend Weather Turns Wet
Rain chances rise Saturday, with rain becoming more likely during the afternoon. The high may still reach 82 degrees, but increasing clouds, northeast winds and rain will make the day feel far less summery by evening.
Widespread rain is expected Saturday night and Sunday, while most of the area is expected to be too stable for thunder; thunder chances are mainly near the southwestern North Carolina mountains. Charlotte could see a high near 68 and another 80% chance of precipitation. The forecast discussion warns that some areas could receive locally heavy rainfall, although no watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted.
Cooler Air Arrives Next Week
Rain chances ease Monday, with mostly cloudy skies, a high near 74 and a 30% chance of showers. Drier air then settles in Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing sunny skies, highs near 67 and a noticeably cooler overnight low around 46 Tuesday night.
In other words, Charlotte gets two more summer-flavored days before the forecast makes a quick turn toward fall.
