CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A crisp, tranquil start greets the Queen City this Saturday, a calm backdrop before a more unsettled pattern arrives. After a bright and comfortable day, clouds will gradually build through the remainder of the weekend as a developing low-pressure system ushers in the season’s first extended bout of fall rain early next week.
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg calls for mostly sunny skies today with highs near 66°F and a light northeast breeze — ideal for outdoor errands or early Halloween decorating. Sunday begins on a similar note, but expect cloud cover to thicken through the afternoon as east winds increase modestly.
Rain chances grow late Sunday night into Monday morning, with showers most likely along the I-85 corridor from Gastonia through Concord. On Monday, the probability of rain climbs to around 50%, winds could gust up to 20 mph, and temperatures will top out near 53°F — roughly ten degrees cooler than Saturday. Brief bursts of heavier rain may slow the morning drive, particularly around Uptown and Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
By Tuesday, the system starts to shift away, leaving behind cooler air and the potential for a few lingering light showers. Highs stay in the 50s through midweek, with a gradual warming trend expected to return by Thursday.
Plan on keeping umbrellas handy for early-week commutes, and anticipate damp lawns as you prep Halloween displays. Fall’s slower, wetter rhythm is settling in across the Carolinas.
Five-day outlook for Charlotte:
– Saturday: 66/41 — Mostly sunny with a gentle breeze.
– Sunday: 66/48 — Partly sunny; clouds increase late, light east wind.
– Monday: 53/45 — Rain possible; occasionally gusty conditions.
– Tuesday: 53/45 — Mostly cloudy with scattered light showers.
– Wednesday: 57/43 — Partly sunny with a slight (around 30%) chance of rain.
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