Charlotte, N.C. – Another hot and humid stretch begins Monday across central North Carolina, with highs near 92 degrees in Charlotte and heat index values climbing as high as 101 before storms arrive after sunset.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop late Monday into early Tuesday, with the best chance of rain holding between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. Stronger cells could bring heavy downpours and lightning, especially across Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas.
Drivers on I-85 and I-77 may face slick conditions during the late-night commute Monday, while those in Concord, Gastonia, and Rock Hill could hear thunder roll through before dawn Tuesday. Storm chances linger through Tuesday evening with another round possible Thursday as moisture builds back into the region.
Temperatures stay hot early in the week, with highs in the mid-90s Monday and mid-80s Tuesday. Cooler air arrives by Wednesday with highs dropping into the upper 80s and slightly drier conditions. Residents are urged to limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon heat Monday, and keep phones charged in case of power outages tied to storms.
Thunderstorm chances remain in the Charlotte area through Thursday before drier weather moves in by Friday.
Five Day Forecast for Charlotte, NC
- Monday: Sunny, high near 92. Heat index up to 101. Storms possible after 7 p.m.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 85. Evening storms likely.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 87. Overnight low around 71.
- Thursday: Chance of storms, high near 87. 50% rain risk.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, high near 83. Storm chances at 60%.
