CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It's a sunny day for the area with afternoon temperatures in the mid-50s, with winds around 10-15 mph.  Skies will become mostly cloudy overnight with lows in the mid-30s.

Thursday should be a mostly cloudy day with a very slight chance of rain in the morning.  Highs will be in the low 50s across the area. Overnight, temperatures will fall into the low 40s.

Skies should be partly cloudy Friday afternoon, with highs in the low 50s. Winds will be light.

Looking ahead to the weekend:  It will be much cooler.  Highs in the upper 40s to around 50 both days.