North Carolina – Brake lights blur into a gray haze this morning as dense fog settles across the Piedmont, making travel slow and uncertain. Visibility drops quickly along major corridors, and drivers heading out early face changing conditions by the mile. This Weather Alert highlights an unsettled stretch that begins with fog and ends with a wetter pattern.
According to the National Weather Service, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect through mid-morning for much of the Charlotte metro and surrounding counties. Visibility may fall to one-quarter mile or less, especially on secondary roads and near low-lying areas. Low visibility could make driving hazardous during the morning commute.
Fog gradually thins late this morning, allowing sunshine to break through. Temperatures rise fast, reaching around 71 degrees in Charlotte. Roads dry out, but lingering moisture may keep shaded areas slick for a short time.
Tonight turns partly cloudy and mild, with lows near 44 degrees. Thursday brings a quieter day. Skies stay mostly sunny, highs reach the upper 60s, and winds remain light. That calm does not last long.
By Friday afternoon, clouds increase as moisture streams north. A slight chance of rain develops late, with highs climbing to around 72 degrees. Rain becomes more likely Friday night, spreading steadily across Mecklenburg County and nearby areas.
Saturday looks damp and unsettled. Rain is likely through the day, and temperatures remain unseasonably warm near 72 degrees. Wet roads along I-77, I-85, and Independence Boulevard could slow travel. Standing water may develop in poor drainage spots.
Saturday night stays wet before rain tapers early Sunday. Cooler air arrives behind the system, dropping lows into the upper 40s. Sunday trends brighter and cooler, with highs near 55 degrees and a drier feel heading into early next week.
Drivers should slow down in fog, use low-beam headlights, and allow extra distance.
Five-Day Outlook for Charlotte, North Carolina
- Today: Dense fog early, then sunny, high 71
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 67
- Friday: Chance of rain late, high 72
- Saturday: Rain likely, high 72
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 55
