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Charlotte, North Carolina — 7-Day Severe Weather Forecast
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Today — Friday, October 9: No Severe Threat
Get ready for a mostly cloudy day with highs reaching the low 80s and lows dropping to the low 60s. There is a slight chance for showers overnight. No severe storms are expected.
Tomorrow — Saturday, October 10: Marginal Risk
Primary hazards: heavy rain, damaging winds
Widespread rain is expected to move into the Charlotte area on Saturday and continue through the day, with periods of light to moderate rain. While heavy rain is possible, especially overnight, any thunderstorms are unlikely to be strong. The SPC sees a 2% tornado probability and 5% damaging wind probability within 25 miles. SPC Outlook: The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Marginal Risk for this area, and our model data shows some potential for damaging winds and heavy rain, aligning with that assessment.
Day 3 — Sunday, October 11: Marginal Risk
Primary hazards: heavy rain, lightning, damaging winds
Heavy rain is expected to move into the region and continue through Sunday, with localized flash flooding possible. While widespread severe weather is not expected, there's a chance for isolated strong thunderstorms during the afternoon, bringing with them a risk of damaging winds. Given the tropical moisture, even non-severe storms could produce heavy downpours. Note: NWS GSP is not currently forecasting severe weather for this area; this assessment is based on model data which shows some potential. SPC Outlook: The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Marginal Risk for this area, and our model data generally supports it with conditions favorable for some stronger storms.
Extended Outlook (Days 4–7)
Day 4 — Monday, October 12: No Severe Threat
Temperatures on Monday will reach a high of 77 degrees, falling to a low of 60 degrees overnight. The air will feel slightly humid. Both forecasts indicate a dry day, with no rain expected in Charlotte. Any storms are unlikely.
Day 5 — Tuesday, October 13: No Severe Threat
Temperatures will be warm on Tuesday, with a high around 83 degrees and a low near 62 degrees. The day is expected to be sunny. Both forecasts indicate a dry day with no rain expected.
Day 6 — Wednesday, October 14: No Severe Threat
Temperatures will reach a high of 86 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, falling to a low of 68 degrees Fahrenheit overnight. It will feel muggy throughout the day with sunny skies expected. There is a very low chance of any rain, with both forecasts agreeing on essentially dry conditions.
Day 7 — Thursday, October 15: No Severe Threat
Temperatures on Thursday will range from a low of 64 degrees to a high of 70 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms are unlikely, with both forecast models keeping the day essentially dry. A dry day is expected for Charlotte, with mostly sunny skies.
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Written by AI from weather-model data and Storm Prediction Center outlooks. For information only: not a substitute for official National Weather Service watches and warnings. Full disclaimer