CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A hot, humid Saturday could end with rumbling skies across Charlotte as thunderstorms roll in by evening. Drivers and football fans should plan ahead, with possible downpours and lightning disrupting late-night events and slowing traffic along I-77.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, a 30 percent chance of storms develops after 5 p.m. Saturday. Southwest winds may gust up to 10 mph, with heavy rain pockets reducing visibility on major routes, including I-85 and I-485. Storms could linger until around 1 a.m. Sunday before conditions improve.
Friday will stay sunny and warm with highs near 90, offering a calm lead-in to the weekend. Saturday begins partly cloudy, but heat and rising humidity set the stage for late-day storms. Residents should secure outdoor items, avoid unnecessary travel during storm hours, and stay weather-aware for updates.
Sunday brings welcome relief, with highs near 79 under partly sunny skies. A drier pattern holds into early next week, offering cooler nights and mild afternoons—ideal for outdoor plans and the transition into fall routines.
The weekend’s changing weather could impact local high school football games and late-night downtown events. Travelers should use caution Saturday night, especially in low-lying areas prone to ponding water.
Warnings remain possible if storms intensify Saturday evening. Residents are urged to monitor alerts and avoid flooded roadways.
Five-Day Forecast for Charlotte, N.C.:
- Friday: Sunny, high 90, low 70.
- Saturday: Storms after 5 p.m., high 90, low 66.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 79, low 60.
- Monday: Sunny, high 79, low 57.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 80, low 60.
