Charlotte, NC – Rain-soaked roads and patchy fog are making for a slow Tuesday morning across Charlotte, with persistent wet weather likely to disrupt travel and daily routines into Wednesday. Commuters are urged to plan extra time as heavy rain, limited visibility, and the chance of thunderstorms will be the main story through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service, rain remains likely overnight with a 60% chance, transitioning to widespread showers and patchy fog Tuesday. Rain could linger into the evening before gradually tapering off, but expect renewed chances for showers and thunderstorms from Wednesday afternoon into Friday. Winds remain mostly light, but the combination of saturated roads and reduced visibility will keep travel hazardous, especially for early drivers and those on secondary roads. Temperatures will hover in the 60s and low 70s, keeping the air damp and cool for early August.
Residents should avoid unnecessary travel during peak rainfall, use headlights in fog, and watch for rapidly changing conditions, especially near construction zones or low-lying streets. Utility crews are on standby for possible downed branches or localized outages if thunderstorms intensify later this week.
More showers and storms are possible through Friday, with drier and warmer weather possible by the weekend. Another update will be issued if flooding or stronger storms develop.
Five Day Forecast for Charlotte, NC:
- Tuesday: Rain likely, patchy fog. High near 71°F.
- Wednesday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 73°F.
- Thursday: Showers and storms possible, especially early. High near 79°F.
- Friday: More showers and storms, high near 78°F.
- Saturday: Chance of showers, partly sunny and warmer. High near 84°F.
