Charlotte is starting Friday in the low 60s under mostly cloudy skies, with a mostly quiet day ahead before rain could reach the area Friday evening and continue into a wet and windy weekend. Temperatures should reach about 77 degrees this afternoon, with northeast winds occasionally gusting near 18 mph.
Rain Arrives Before Saturday's Commute
Rain could reach the Charlotte-area forecast region Friday evening, before 2 a.m. Saturday, with a Friday night low near 61 degrees. The National Weather Service's Greenville-Spartanburg office forecasts widespread rain Saturday, with showers, patchy fog and a high near 68.
Saturday's northeast winds could gust as high as 35 mph, making the day feel raw even before heavier rain arrives. Rainfall totals around Charlotte may reach an inch or more, while heavier amounts are possible closer to the mountains.
Heavier Rain And Storms May Continue Sunday
The wettest stretch is expected Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning, when excessive rainfall could create localized flooding concerns and a small risk of severe thunderstorms. Rain is forecast, with gusts near 30 mph.
Rain is possible Sunday, with a risk of thunderstorms and strengthening southwesterly winds. No watches or warnings are posted for the Charlotte area this morning, but drivers should allow extra time in heavy rain and never drive through flooded roadways.
A Quieter Monday
The forecast turns quiet after the weekend system moves out. Monday is expected to be quiet.
