Very Windy Friday, Mostly Clear Skies Return

Friday will be very windy with winds gusting to 70mph in the mountains, up to 50 mph in Charlotte. Mostly sunny skies will return to the area with highs in the low 60s. Winds will gradually decrease Saturday with highs in the upper 50s and low 60s under mostly sunny skies. Sunday looks very pleasant with highs in the upper 50s and low 60s under mostly sunny skies. Quiet conditions will linger into Monday.

Friday: Mostly sunny, very windy. High 61°. NW wind 10-20 mph, higher gusts.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, breezy and colder. Low 30°. NW wind 10-20 mph, higher gusts.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, breezy conditions. High 60°. NNW wind 10-20 mph, higher gusts.