CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Drivers in Charlotte should prepare for slick conditions on I-85 and I-77 this Saturday as widespread rain moves into the region. The National Weather Service warns that a strong system will bring showers and possible thunderstorms starting mid-morning, raising concerns for reduced visibility and slowed travel across Mecklenburg County.
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances climb to 70% Saturday, with showers persisting through the day and into the evening. While rainfall totals remain modest, bursts of heavy downpours could quickly pool on roadways, especially in low-lying areas and along major interstates.
Friday offers a brief window of partly sunny skies and a high near 81 before conditions deteriorate Saturday. Showers may linger into early Sunday, keeping skies mostly cloudy with temperatures topping out near 78. A second wave of unsettled weather is expected Monday, when a 60% chance of thunderstorms could again impact travel during the afternoon commute.
Temperatures hold in the upper 70s through the weekend, signaling a mild start to fall. By Tuesday and Wednesday, drier air returns with sunshine and highs near 75, setting up a calmer stretch for the first days of October.
Residents should limit non-essential travel during peak storms, charge devices ahead of possible outages, and allow extra time if driving. Rain and storm chances will continue to influence daily routines until midweek, when calmer fall weather begins.
Five-Day Forecast for Charlotte, NC
- Friday: High 81, partly sunny, showers developing late.
- Saturday: High 78, showers likely, thunder possible, 70% chance.
- Sunday: High 78, mostly cloudy, 30% chance of showers.
- Monday: High 77, showers and storms likely, 60% chance.
- Tuesday: High 75, partly sunny, turning drier.
