Charlotte, NC – A gray dawn settles over the Queen City this early Sunday, the air still but damp — a quiet pause before the pattern turns active. After a calm weekend, showers are on the way for much of the Carolinas, with periods of heavier rain expected through Monday.
Highs near 65°F today will give way to falling temperatures and thickening clouds by late afternoon. A 50% chance of showers develops tonight, followed by a steady band of rain and gusty northeast winds Monday. Some locations along the I-85 corridor could see up to three-quarters of an inch of rain by evening.
Expect the wettest stretch from Monday afternoon through Monday night, with gusts up to 25 mph adding a chill to the damp air. Tuesday remains cloudy and cooler, with highs struggling to reach the mid-50s.
By Wednesday, the last of the showers drift east, and gradual clearing sets the stage for a pleasant finish to the week. Halloween Friday looks mild and dry — ideal for trick-or-treaters, with temperatures in the upper 50s and light winds.
To be fair, this is typical late-October Carolina weather — soggy starts, crisp finishes, and just a taste of November chill ahead. Early signs hint that a chilly November could bring the season’s first frosty mornings before long.
