In the latest weather outlook from the National Weather Service (NWS), residents of Charlotte, North Carolina, are in for typical summer conditions with a twist of thundery drama. The forecast anticipates mostly sunny skies today, with a high near a sweltering 93 degrees and the potential for showers and thunderstorms popping up after 3 p.m. The NWS notes a 30 percent chance of these sporadic downpours occurring, possibly bringing with them less than a tenth of an inch of rain—but don’t be deceived, as thunderstorms could see higher amounts.
This evening, while the thunderstorm chances persist at 30 percent mainly before 8 p.m., the weather is expected to clear up partly, settling at a low around 73 degrees, with a calm wind in the backdrop. However, the weather service cautions against strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening where damaging wind gusts could be a potential hazard, according to a hazardous weather outlook. In addition, heavy rainfall may yield isolated flash flooding incidents in vulnerable areas like urban zones along with poor drainage and low-lying localities.
Looking ahead, Charlotte’s weather trend continues with a series of hot and stormy forecasts. Sunday is slated to heat up with increasing clouds and a high near 96, matched by heat index values soaring as high as 103. Light northerly winds will offer little relief, and once again, the afternoon will carry a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Rolling into the evening, there’s a repeat of possible showers and stormy weather before it clears to partly cloudy skies and a tranquil 74 degrees…