Charlotte woke Friday to light rain and fog, but the gray start should give way to sunshine before the day is over. Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to fade by late morning, with temperatures climbing to around 73 degrees before a cooler, brighter weekend arrives.
Rain And Fog Complicate Friday Morning
Around 5:52 a.m. Friday, conditions included light rain and fog or mist, with visibility near 4 miles. Friday's forecast includes a 60% chance of precipitation.
A cold front moving through the region could produce a brief heavy downpour, though the National Weather Service does not expect severe weather. Rain chances drop sharply around midday, and the afternoon should turn partly sunny with light northerly winds.
The timing is a sharper update to Thursday's forecast, with the wettest weather now concentrated in the Friday morning commute rather than stretching through the entire day.
Sunny, Cooler Weekend On Deck
Friday night should be partly cloudy with a low near 49 degrees. Saturday brings sunny skies and a high around 66, followed by a mostly clear night near 40 degrees.
Sunday looks sunny and mild, with a high near 65. Dry weather continues into next week, with afternoon temperatures near 68 on Monday and 70 on Tuesday before a mostly sunny Veterans Day near 68.
Drivers should allow extra time Friday morning for fog, slick pavement and any sudden downpours. No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the Charlotte area, and the weekend forecast is shaping up to be the better bet for outdoor plans.
