Charlotte woke under low stratus with temperatures around 57 degrees Wednesday morning, but the calm start will give way to a warm, humid afternoon and a wetter stretch. Highs should reach 77 degrees on Wednesday, with clouds building and rain becoming likely Wednesday night.
Afternoon plans should remain mostly workable, though southeast winds will increase to 10 mph with gusts up to 18 mph. The setup is a sharper turn than the earlier outlook, which had already flagged a warm Wednesday but placed the main weather concerns later in the week, as Hoodline previously reported.
Rain Arrives Wednesday Night
Showers are possible Wednesday evening into early Thursday.
Low stratus may linger into Thursday morning. The National Weather Service expects Thursday to stay warm, with a high near 77 degrees and a 40% chance of showers or light rain during the day.
Storm Chances Linger Through Friday
Thursday night brings a 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms, followed by a wetter Friday. Friday’s forecast calls for a 60% chance of precipitation, a high near 75 degrees and a slight chance of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters say an isolated strong storm cannot be ruled out, although confidence in widespread severe weather remains low. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Charlotte area, but drivers should allow extra time for wet roads, fog and reduced visibility from Wednesday night through Friday.
Cooler, Sunnier Weekend Follows
The forecast finally settles Saturday, when skies turn mostly sunny and temperatures reach about 74 degrees. Sunday should stay mostly sunny with a high near 70, while overnight lows fall into the low 40s after Friday night.
That makes Saturday and Sunday the better windows for outdoor plans, though early mornings will feel noticeably cooler than Wednesday’s late-summer-like warmth. The next week begins quietly, with cooler, drier conditions extending into early next week.
