North Carolina – A crisp, still morning settles across the Charlotte metro, with cool air drifting over rooftops as the first hints of sunlight brush the eastern sky. Dry leaves crunch underfoot, and the quiet calm signals a fire-prone setup as the day begins warming. Anyone planning early travel across I-77 or I-85 should stay alert as conditions shift later this week.
According to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office, Increased Fire Danger begins at 11 a.m. today and lasts through the afternoon for much of western and Piedmont North Carolina. Relative humidity drops near 30 percent while southwesterly winds reach up to 20 mph at times. These ingredients raise the risk of rapid fire spread, especially across the foothills and rural corridors north and west of Charlotte. Residents should avoid outdoor burning and use extreme caution with any heat-producing tools.
According to forecasters, skies turn mostly sunny by midday, and temperatures climb toward the upper 60s. That warmth persists into tonight with light southwest wind and a low near 50. Early model signals suggest a stronger warm push Wednesday. Highs reach the upper 70s under bright, steady sun, creating an ideal window for outdoor errands, early holiday prep, and regional Thanksgiving travel.
According to guidance, clouds build Wednesday night ahead of a developing front. Thursday stays warm and partly cloudy with highs in the low 70s. A slight rain chance approaches after sunset, signaling the start of a wetter pattern for late-week travelers. Friday carries a stronger rain chance, especially after midday. Those leaving the city on I-77 toward Statesville or headed down I-85 toward Greenville may encounter reduced speeds and pockets of heavier showers.
The weekend trends seasonable, with cooler temperatures and clearing skies offering a helpful break before a more active pattern returns ahead of Thanksgiving week.
Five-Day Forecast for Charlotte, NC:
Tue: 67/50 – Increasing clouds; fire danger midday.
Wed: 76/50 – Sunny; very warm for November.
Thu: 73/55 – Mostly sunny; slight rain chance late.
Fri: 75/59 – Chance rain; slower travel possible.
Sat: 72/51 – Partly sunny; turning cooler.
