Charlotte, North Carolina – Thunder could rumble over Charlotte by Monday night, bringing scattered storms and a midweek threat of heavier rain into Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service, a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms will move into the area Monday evening, with more widespread rain possible Tuesday night when the precipitation chance rises to 50%. Drivers along I-77 and I-85 should prepare for possible delays during Tuesday evening’s commute.
Temperatures will climb to a high near 84°F on Monday with mostly sunny skies before clouds and humidity increase late in the day. Tuesday will bring another warm spring afternoon near 84°F, but rain chances rise after 2 p.m., continuing into Tuesday night. Rainfall could lead to ponding on roads and brief localized flooding.
By Wednesday, a 40% chance of showers lingers as high temperatures reach the mid-80s. Roads may still be slick early, and scattered showers could extend into mid-morning.
Here’s the five-day forecast:
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 84°F.
- Monday Night: Slight chance of storms before 11 p.m., low near 66°F.
- Tuesday: 20% rain chance after 2 p.m., high of 84°F.
- Tuesday Night: 50% chance of showers, low around 68°F.
- Wednesday: 40% chance of showers, high of 86°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, cooler with a high near 76°F.
- Friday: Sunny and seasonable with highs in the mid-70s.
