Charlotte, N.C. – North Carolina residents can expect a bright and dry stretch beginning Wednesday, Aug. 27, as summer weather steadies before Labor Day weekend. With plenty of sunshine and highs near 80, midweek brings a break from unsettled patterns, giving drivers and outdoor workers much-needed stability.
According to the National Weather Service, Charlotte and surrounding Mecklenburg County will see light north winds up to 8 mph Wednesday, keeping humidity lower than earlier this week. Clear skies are expected to hold through Thursday, with highs topping out at 81. Conditions look ideal for midweek travel along I-85 and I-77, where recent storm threats have eased.
By Friday, temperatures climb into the low 80s under mostly sunny skies. Weekend events across the Charlotte metro, including outdoor festivals and early Labor Day gatherings, should benefit from warm but manageable conditions. Still, residents are urged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exposure during peak afternoon hours as temperatures edge higher.
Labor Day itself looks mostly sunny with highs reaching near 82, ensuring the holiday weekend remains favorable for travel and outdoor plans. No widespread rain threats appear in the forecast, though isolated overnight showers Thursday cannot be ruled out.
Five Day Forecast for Charlotte, NC
- Wednesday, Aug. 27: Sunny, high near 80, light north wind
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 81, calm to southwest wind by afternoon
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 82, warm but dry
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 82, pleasant conditions for outdoor plans
- Labor Day, Monday Sept. 1: Mostly sunny, high near 82, dry and warm holiday weather
