Charlotte, North Carolina – Clouds are holding steady across Charlotte tonight with just a slim chance of rain, but a return to summer warmth is on the horizon for Friday. Residents will see mostly cloudy skies linger into Thursday, with only a 20 percent risk of showers—most likely before 3 p.m.—keeping roads damp in spots for the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday’s temperatures will top out near 78°F, with north-northeast breezes up to 9 mph. Overnight, conditions remain mostly cloudy, and the slight chance of rain continues before clearing out by Friday morning. Friday marks a notable warm-up as highs climb to 80°F, and the region dries out under partly sunny skies.
Looking ahead, Saturday brings even warmer air with highs around 83°F and continued dry weather for outdoor plans. Rain returns late Sunday as scattered thunderstorms roll in, dropping rain chances to 30 percent overnight and into Monday. Forecasters advise drivers to stay alert for slick spots early Thursday, but expect much better travel by the weekend.
Stay tuned for further advisories if rainfall rates pick up, but for now, Friday’s return of sunshine looks likely to be the big weather headline for Charlotte.
Five Day Forecast for Charlotte, NC:
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain, high 78°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, warm, high 80°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, warmer, high 83°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, chance of PM showers and storms, high 83°F.
- Monday: Scattered showers and storms possible, high 86°F.
