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Mostly sunny and near 90°F Saturday in Charlotte; humidity rises Sunday. Showers and thunderstorms return Monday–Wednesday.
Sunny and hot today in Charlotte with a Code Orange air quality alert. Sensitive groups should limit outdoor activity between 10 AM and 8 PM.
Clear, dry Thursday in Charlotte with highs near 85°F. Warming through the weekend; storms possible Monday.
Morning fog will clear quickly; sunny afternoons return with highs near 80°F and a warm weekend ahead.
A Hyde County pilot pairs ground sensors and analytics to warn growers hours before flooding, helping protect crops and livestock.
Cool, breezy Tuesday in Charlotte with a high near 74°F and gusts to 20 mph. Temperatures climb into the upper 80s and near 90°F by late week.
Cloudy this morning; scattered storms likely this afternoon with brief heavy rain and gusty winds possible.
Cloudy 64°F morning in Charlotte with highs near 77°F. Showers tonight and likely thunderstorms Monday could bring heavy rain and gusty winds.
Spotty showers and brief heavy downpours could slow Charlotte's commute today. Allow extra travel time and carry an umbrella.
Mild Friday in Charlotte gives way to increasing rain chances tonight into Saturday, with localized heavy downpours possible.
NWS put McDowell County under a flood advisory Wednesday after heavy rain, warning of nuisance flooding along creeks and at several low‑water crossings. Avoid driving through standing water.
Muggy morning with pockets of fog and a high near 86°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday; keep a backup plan for outdoor events.
The NWS put eastern Gaston County under a severe thunderstorm warning Wednesday evening, warning of 60‑mph gusts and nickel‑sized hail and advising residents to shelter indoors.
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