CHARLOTTE, N.C. —
Tonight:
Clear skies and mild with seasonal lows right around 60 by Wednesday morning. Light winds 3-5mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny skies will continue for Wednesday, with highs in the mid/upper 80s to around 90. There will be a few pop-up thunderstorms, likely in the mountains only; those chances are around 30%. Lows will drop to around 63 by Thursday morning.
Thursday:
Sunny and hot with highs near 90 and very muggy with dewpoints getting close to 70. There will be a chance for late-day scattered showers and thunderstorms; those chances are around 40% after 4pm.
Friday
Skies will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid 80s on Friday. There's a chance of showers and a few thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will fall into the mid 60s overnight.
Weekend Outlook
Scattered rain and storm chances will continue into the extended holiday weekend. It's not expected to be a washout as you make outdoor plans. However, use our WCNC app to get notifications in the event of lightning striking near your current location like on the lake or poolside. Temperatures will remain above average in the low/mid 80s, so warm and humid in between any shower activity.
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