Shower and storm chances continue for Charlotte: Latest forecast

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte has gotten just under a half-inch of rain since early Wednesday, snapping three weeks of dry weather.

Foothill and mountain communities have seen heavier rain, in spots over two inches so far.

Rain chances will continue Thursday night into Friday, before the forecast dries out in time for the weekend.

First Alert: More showers and storms expected

Once Thursday morning’s rain moved away, some breaks in the cloud cover allowed temperatures to warm into the mid to upper 70s. That warm and muggy air will be the fuel for additional off-and-on showers through the evening and overnight, and a few showers could even grow into thunderstorms.

Friday morning will bring another chance of thunderstorms along and southeast of I-85. While the timing and overall setup do not favor a significant severe weather threat, the First Alert Weather team will keep an eye on the latest trends.

The most-likely range of additional rainfall totals is a tenth of an inch to a quarter-inch, with closer to a half-inch in the Sandhills.

Pleasant autumn weekend

Once the rain moves out, cooler air will settle in for the weekend. Highs Saturday and Sunday will reach the mid-to-upper 60s, with overnight lows mostly in the 40s.

Dry weather will continue into the first half of next week. Temperatures will be slightly above-average, reaching the upper 60s and low 70s. Another cool-down looks likely toward the end of next week.

Forecast at a glance

• Thursday night: Scattered showers and storms
• Friday: Early thunderstorms, then clearing
• Weekend: Lots of sun, near-normal temperatures

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