Winsome warm-up waxes across Carolinas
Afternoon temperatures hang near 70Β° from the back half of the workweek into the weekend, with record highs possible on Friday.
Our first Monday of 2026 seemed to last forever, but we’re finally onto the second day of the workweek. Get ready for a warm and windy Tuesday as highs swell into the 50s and 60s across the board with wind gusts approaching 30 mph. While it won’t be a perfectly sunny day as a cold front pushes more clouds into our area from the west, we should see more blue sky compared to yesterday. The front will sweep into the Carolinas by Wednesday morning, bringing a few isolated rain chances to the High Country, but not much else. Highs surge even higher into the mid-to-lower 70s around the Metro on our Hump Day before a slight cooldown brings the Queen City back into the mid-to-upper 60s on Thursday.
Much-needed rain chances make a long-awaited return on Friday, but temperatures will continue their assault on the 70s as we close out the new year’s first full workweek. Opportunities for rain increase further on Saturday as an incoming rainmaking system picks up moisture and energy from the Gulf. Models are still hashing out exactly how much rain will fall across the WCCB Charlotte viewing area, but they generally agree that most communities will remain under a half-inch through the first half of the weekend; the best chances for heavier rain lie north and west of the Metro. Much colder air will settle into the Carolinas next week, so enjoy the warmth ahead while it lasts.
Today: Variable clouds with warm breezes. High: 65Β°. Wind: SW 10-20. Gusts: 25+
Tonight: Partly cloudy early with clearing late. Low: 50Β°. Wind: SW 5-15.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 72Β°. Wind: W 5-10.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Cooler. Low: 43Β°. Wind: Light.
Thursday: Clouds build. Stray shower late? High: 67Β°. Wind: SE 5-10.
