Charlotte residents can expect a sunny day ahead with temperatures climbing, as the National Weather Service in Charlotte, N.C., reports a high near 83 degrees and light, variable wind. The clear skies this morning offer a respite before potential showers and thunderstorms roll in tonight, with a 40% chance of precipitation and possible amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, though higher amounts could occur in thunderstorms. The latest update from the NWS indicated a northeast wind tonight from 6 to 10 mph, with temperatures dropping to around 53 degrees.