Charlotte gets a sunny, drier stretch through Friday before showers and thunderstorms return this weekend.

A radar-indicated storm threatened parts of western North Carolina with tornado conditions and quarter-size hail Tuesday evening.

A severe thunderstorm warning brought penny-sized hail and 60-mph wind gusts to Macon County Tuesday evening.

Hot and humid with highs near 94°F and heat‑index values up to 105°F. Scattered afternoon storms could bring damaging wind and hail.

Muggy today with highs near 90. Tuesday could bring mid‑90s heat and evening storms with gusty winds.

Light rain and fog this morning in Charlotte with spotty storms possible; a warm-up peaks Tuesday with heat‑index values over 100°F.

NWS warns Tuesday storms could bring damaging winds and quarter-size hail across Charlotte; earlier heavy rain may worsen ponding in low spots.

Cloudy, muggy Saturday with patchy fog and likely showers. Heat returns Sunday and could push heat index above 100°F next week.

Spotty showers Friday with heavier rain possible overnight into Saturday. Hot, drier weather returns Sunday into next week.

Flood Watch through 8 p.m. Thursday for Charlotte; heavy downpours may cause rapid street and creek flooding. Monitor local alerts.

Hot, breezy Charlotte turns stormy tonight; heavy downpours and localized flooding are possible into Thursday. Expect gusts and afternoon highs near 92°F.

The National Weather Service warned Monday evening that strong storms with gusty winds and heavy rain would sweep through Forsyth and Davidson counties.

Midday highs near 956F and heat index near 1016F today in Charlotte. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday with cooler temps by Thursday.