Clear, cool start in Charlotte with a high near 74°F. A weak front may bring isolated storms Wednesday night; weekend highs spike into the upper 80s and low 90s.

An EF1 tornado struck Delco on May 9, 2026, damaging homes and a general store; officials reported no injuries as crews worked to contain a propane leak.

Mostly cloudy today with a 20–30% chance of spotty afternoon showers and gusty NNE winds. Patchy fog tonight; warmer, drier weather returns later this week.

Sunny and warm today in Charlotte with highs near 83°F. A cold front Monday may bring light, spotty showers and gusts.

York County enacted mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions on May 8, limiting irrigation and many outdoor uses as drought strains supplies. Rules and hours vary by town.

Sunny and warm in Charlotte today with afternoon gusts. Showers likely Monday; expect cooler weather midweek.

After midweek rain, the N.C. Forest Service removed the last statewide burn restrictions — including parts of the Charlotte metro — but permits and local rules still stand.

Patchy fog Friday morning clears to sunshine with a high near 70°F. Warm weekend ahead with a slight chance of showers Saturday and showers likely Monday.

Lyngbya mats have reappeared in Lake Norman coves this April, covering dozens of acres and prompting planned treatments while officials warn pets and people to avoid scummy water.

Dense fog and scattered thunderstorms will disrupt the morning commute in Charlotte. Heavy downpours could drop 1–2 inches in spots.

A cold front will bring scattered showers this afternoon in Charlotte, with stronger storms likely tonight. Expect gusty winds and brief heavy rain.

A newly installed pump and short pipeline now send millions of gallons from a nearby quarry into Monroe's Lake Lee, easing pressure as drought tightens.

Warm, sunny Tuesday with gusty SSW winds; a cold front brings showers and possible storms Wednesday night into Thursday.