Rain streaks across windshields in Charlotte this morning, and low clouds blur the skyline. At 51 degrees with mist and light rain, visibility dips and roads remain slick.
North Carolina faces a soggy stretch across the Charlotte metro and into upstate South Carolina. According to the National Weather Service, showers continue through the morning with rain chances near 90 percent. Winds from the south-southwest gust up to 24 mph, adding to the messy commute.
Drivers along I-77, I-85, and Independence Boulevard should expect ponding on roads and brief slowdowns. Heavier pockets of rain may reduce visibility before midday. Slow down and leave extra following distance.
Showers gradually taper later today, though a 40 percent chance of rain lingers into tonight. Temperatures dip to the mid-40s by late evening. Friday turns drier with only a 30 percent chance of light showers early and a high near 57.
The weekend brings a noticeable shift. Sunshine returns Saturday with highs near 67 degrees. Sunday turns even warmer, reaching 73 under mostly sunny skies. It will feel like early March, offering true spring vibes after a gray start.
Early next week trends cooler and unsettled again. Monday carries a 40 percent chance of rain with highs near 54. Tuesday remains mostly cloudy with additional rain chances before temperatures rebound by midweek.
Long-range signals point toward above-normal warmth building late next week, reinforcing a broader warming trend into March.
Are you seeing standing water on your commute? Let us know how conditions look in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Charlotte, NC:
Friday: Chance of rain early, high 57.
Saturday: Sunny, high 67.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 73.
Monday: 40% chance of rain, high 54.
Tuesday: 40% chance of rain, high 50.
