CHARLOTTE, NC — A sweltering start to the new week will impact residents across central North Carolina, as temperatures in Charlotte are forecast to reach 92°F on Monday with heat index values peaking at 101°F by the afternoon.
Evening Storms Expected Monday into Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued an advisory noting that showers and thunderstorms will likely develop between 7 p.m. Monday and 2 a.m. Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and lightning across Mecklenburg County and nearby areas.
Late-night commuters on Interstates 85 and 77 should be cautious of slick roads and sudden visibility drops. Residents in Concord, Gastonia, and Rock Hill may hear thunder rumbling through the early morning hours.
Midweek Temperature Shift Expected
Though Monday will be dangerously hot, Tuesday will cool slightly to the mid-80s, with more storms possible through the evening. By Wednesday, drier air will help ease conditions, bringing sunshine and temperatures around 87°F…