Charlotte is trading Sunday's wet weather for a bright, breezy Columbus Day, with clear skies this morning and temperatures in the low 60s. The city should warm to about 80 degrees this afternoon, with northwest winds of 6 to 10 mph and gusts near 20 mph.
Rain is not part of Monday's plan, with virtually no chance of precipitation and sunshine taking over through the afternoon. The National Weather Service says dry, warmer weather will dominate the workweek after the weekend system moves out.
Warmth Peaks Thursday
Tuesday should reach 83 degrees under sunny skies, followed by highs near 86 on Wednesday and 87 on Thursday. Friday remains sunny and warm near 86, though winds will pick up as the next weather change approaches.
Weekend Cold Front Brings Sharp Cooldown
A strong cold front arrives late Friday, sending temperatures tumbling into the weekend. Saturday will be sunny but much cooler, with a high near 64 and north winds around 17 mph, while Saturday night drops to about 41 degrees; Sunday stays sunny near 63 with another chilly night around 42.
No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the Charlotte area. The new outlook is a meaningful shift from the rain-focused setup in Sunday's Hoodline forecast, with the next real weather story now being the weekend cooldown.
