Patchy fog this morning with a mostly cloudy day; showers and storms likely tonight into Memorial Day, with pockets of heavy rain possible.

The NWS issued a special weather statement after radar showed a storm near Statesville capable of 0.5-inch hail and 40 mph gusts across Iredell and Rowan counties Thursday.

Charlotte will warm into the low 90s Thursday before a cold front brings scattered storms late and a cooler, wetter Memorial Day weekend. Expect brief downpours and patchy fog.

Three tagged white sharks pinged along the North Carolina coast this week. Researchers say the detections reflect seasonal migration and offer new data for scientists.

Hot and sunny today — high near 94°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Thursday into the holiday weekend.

Sunny, hot Tuesday with highs near 93°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Thursday—plan a backup.

Sunny, hot start to the week with highs near 92°F. Showers and storms become likely Thursday–Friday; plan backup for outdoor events.

Charlotte tops out near 90°F Sunday, then a cold front raises shower and thunderstorm chances late in the week.

Sunny Saturday with a cool start and highs near 86°F; low 90s arrive early next week.

Sunny Friday with highs near 77°F; heat builds into the upper 80s–90s this weekend and Mecklenburg County parks are under a burn ban.

Charlotte has asked to nearly double the water it can move from the Catawba River, and towns upriver warn the basin — and local farms — could pay the price. Regulators, riverkeepers and lawmakers are now weighing alternatives and impacts.

Clear, cool Thursday in Charlotte with gusts to 20 mph. Weekend highs climb into the 80s and low 90s.

Clear morning, warm afternoon — high near 80°F. Spotty evening showers possible; weekend heat spikes into the upper 80s–low 90s.