Charlotte, NC – Golden light spills across the Carolina Piedmont this morning, but the air feels parched and sharp — a sure sign of trouble for fire crews. The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued an Increased Fire Danger Statement for portions of western and central North Carolina, including the greater Charlotte area, as gusty southwest winds combine with very low humidity through this evening.
Humidity levels will tumble to around 30 percent by midday while winds gust up to 25 mph. These conditions can quickly turn even small outdoor burns into fast-moving brush fires. Officials urge residents to delay debris burning until later in the week when winds calm and moisture returns.
Beyond today’s dry spell, the weather stays bright and mild through Thursday, with highs reaching the upper 60s to low 70s. By Friday, a new system moving in from the west will bring increasing clouds and a few scattered showers. Some isolated thunder is possible before the rain shifts east late Friday night.
This weekend looks cooperative for Veterans Day events — mostly sunny Saturday with highs near 74°F and a gentle breeze. Cooler, crisper air slides in Sunday, offering ideal conditions for outdoor plans or early holiday decorating.
Forecasters hint that next week may bring the region’s first true November chill. Northern areas could flirt with the upper 30s by early Tuesday, signaling the first taste of pre-winter air for the Carolinas.
Five-Day Outlook for Charlotte, NC:
Wed: 71/48 – Sunny; gusty and dry.
Thu: 66/41 – Bright, calm, mild.
Fri: 70/54 – Clouds build; rain late.
Sat: 74/55 – Mostly sunny, pleasant.
Sun: 72/40 – Cooler, breezy, dry air returns.
