CHARLOTTE, N.C. —
Today:
Skies will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy, with highs in the mid to upper- 60s. Areas east and southeast of Charlotte will see highs near 70. Temperatures will fall into the low 40s overnight.
Wednesday and Thursday:
It will be unseasonably warm on both days, with high temperatures will be around 70 each day, even with increasing clouds cover. Rain chances increase Thursday and Thursday evening. More showers are possible Friday, with highs in the mid-60s.
Friday:
Cloudy skies with a chance of showers. Highs should be in the low to mid 60s. Showers are possible in the evening and overnight. Lows should be in the 40s.
This Weekend:
A cold front will cool things down. Highs will only be in the 50s this weekend. Snow is likely in the Mountains Saturday. Both days will be dry for Charlotte. More clouds on Saturday and sunny on Sunday.
Drought Monitor
The first United States Drought Monitor of February showed improvement across the Carolinas, especially in South Carolina and along the east coast.
South Carolina's drier-than-normal conditions (D0) dropped by 26% and the moderate drought (D1) levels dropped by 7%. North Carolina saw a 7% decrease in D0 and an 11% decrease in D1.
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