It is cloudy and about 61°F at Charlotte Douglas International Airport early Saturday, February 21, 2026, and the quiet start will not last long. Rain is likely this afternoon with a high near 62°F, and showers should be light, generally a few tenths of an inch. A stronger cold front will follow and bring cooler conditions and gusty northwest winds by Sunday.
Afternoon Rain, Light Totals
Rain is likely before 4 p.m. Saturday, with chances around 60 to 70 percent across the metro and new rainfall amounts generally between 0.1 and 0.25 inches. East-southeast winds will be light, so major flooding is not expected, but short bursts of steady rain could slow traffic and make bridges slick. According to the National Weather Service, showers should taper…..