Charlotte, North Carolina – Drivers and residents in Charlotte should brace for repeated rounds of rain and thunderstorms through at least Tuesday night, with slick roads and brief downpours possible each afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, a series of disturbances will keep the region mostly cloudy, with a 30 to 40 percent chance of showers and storms each day and night. The most widespread rain is expected Saturday evening and again Tuesday night, when precipitation chances jump to 60%. Winds will gust up to 18 mph on Saturday and Sunday, adding to the risk for downed limbs and minor travel hazards. Visibility may dip to three miles during heavier fog or mist.
City streets, especially in uptown Charlotte and along I-77, could become slick and ponded during sudden showers. Localized flooding is possible in low-lying areas and at typical trouble spots. Residents should allow extra time for commutes, avoid driving through standing water, and have phones and chargers ready in case of isolated power outages. Thunderstorm activity may also disrupt outdoor plans and cause brief school or business delays.
Rain and thunderstorm chances remain in the forecast through Wednesday, with more updates possible as new advisories are issued.
Five Day Forecast for Charlotte, NC
- Saturday: Cloudy, showers likely, gusts to 18 mph. High: 79°F, Low: 66°F
- Sunday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, partly sunny. High: 79°F, Low: 65°F
- Monday: Slight chance showers and storms, partly sunny. High: 82°F, Low: 67°F
- Tuesday: Showers and storms likely, especially after 2pm. High: 83°F, Low: 68°F
- Wednesday: Scattered showers, partly sunny. High: 85°F, Low: 69°F
