Charlotte, North Carolina – Thunderstorms are expected to roll across the Charlotte region Thursday afternoon, with travel delays and patchy fog likely during peak hours.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms will likely develop by 2 p.m. Thursday, June 5, with the highest risk stretching through 8 p.m. The area could see new rainfall totals between a tenth and quarter inch, though higher amounts are possible in heavier thunderstorms. Patchy fog could reduce visibility near major corridors, including I-77 and I-85.
Winds will remain light, but localized gusts near storms may cause minor tree limb or power disruptions. Residents are urged to monitor local alerts, avoid flooded intersections, and use headlights in reduced visibility. Outdoor plans may be impacted, especially after 3 p.m.
Conditions improve Thursday night with partly cloudy skies and a low around 63°F. Friday returns mostly sunny with highs near 86°F, offering a break from the unsettled pattern. However, storm chances return this weekend.
🌤 5-Day Forecast: Charlotte, NC (June 4–9)
- Wednesday (June 4): Mostly cloudy, high of 84°F
- Thursday (June 5): Showers and thunderstorms likely by afternoon, high of 77°F
- Friday (June 6): Mostly sunny, high of 86°F
- Saturday (June 7): 40% chance of storms after 2 p.m., partly sunny, high of 89°F
- Sunday (June 8): 30% storm chance after 3 p.m., high of 86°F
- Monday (June 9): 40% storm chance in afternoon, high of 84°F
