Charlotte, North Carolina – After a stretch of dry spring sunshine, rain is set to return to the Queen City beginning midweek and continuing into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, light showers could develop in Charlotte as early as Wednesday afternoon, with a 30% chance of rain after 1 p.m. Conditions will remain mostly cloudy into the evening, and scattered showers are expected again overnight. Drivers should plan for potential delays on I-77, I-85, and surface streets during the evening commute.
Thursday brings a 50% chance of showers under mostly cloudy skies, with highs near 78°F. Another round of light rain is likely Thursday night, leading into a soggy Friday where the chance of precipitation rises to 60%. Rain is expected mostly after 1 p.m. Friday, with breezy conditions possibly complicating travel.
Though Tuesday stays dry and warm, with highs near 78°F, residents should prepare now for the midweek pattern shift. Pack umbrellas, charge mobile devices, and allow extra travel time, especially late week when rain totals may begin to impact low-lying or flood-prone areas.
Charlotte 5-Day Spring Forecast:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 78°F.
- Wednesday: Showers after 1 p.m., high 76°F (30% chance).
- Thursday: 50% chance of showers, high 78°F.
- Friday: Rain likely after 1 p.m., high 72°F (60% chance).
- Saturday: 50% chance of rain, high 71°F.
