The fourth named storm of 2026 is battling dry air and wind shear far from the Leeward Islands.

Charlotte faces afternoon storms Thursday and Friday before sunshine returns Sunday. A hotter, drier stretch could send heat indices above 100 next week.

Charlotte warms to 89 Wednesday before thunderstorms become more likely through Friday. Drier, hotter weather returns early next week.

Charlotte gets one more sunny, dry day Tuesday before humidity and storm chances return Wednesday. The wettest stretch arrives Thursday and Friday.

Charlotte gets two sunny, rain-free days before showers and thunderstorms return Wednesday night.

Fog clears Sunday as Charlotte heads toward a sunny 87°F afternoon. Dry weather holds through Tuesday before storm chances return midweek.

Fog gives Charlotte a gray start Saturday before sunshine and 86-degree warmth take over. A dry weekend follows, but storms return by Thursday.

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Charlotte’s sunny start gives way to storms, heavy rain and possible damaging winds Friday. A much drier weekend follows.

Charlotte will bake Thursday before thunderstorms arrive overnight and Friday turns wetter. A cooler, drier weekend follows.

Charlotte will heat up to 96 degrees Thursday before thunderstorms become likely Friday. Drier, slightly cooler weather arrives this weekend.

Charlotte faces sunny heat near 95 Tuesday and Wednesday, with the heat index reaching 103. Storm chances return Thursday before a cooler weekend.

Charlotte faces a 98°F afternoon and heat index up to 107 Monday, with a Heat Advisory lasting through the evening. Storm chances rise later this week.