The Greenville-Spartanburg National Weather Service reports that Mecklenburg County and the surrounding areas are still under a Heat Advisory Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. After 2:00 p.m., afternoon thunderstorms are also predicted to form, with the potential for locally heavy rain, small hail, and severe wind gusts.
In Charlotte, storms might cause traffic jams on I-77 and I-85 in the evening. In the event that air conditioning is not accessible, residents are advised to check cooling centers, minimize their outside activities, and drink plenty of water. In the event of isolated power disruptions, keep mobile devices charged.
Cities like Spartanburg, Rock Hill, and Gastonia will be impacted by heat and storms in other parts of Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. Even while there won’t be much rain, any storm that does form could swiftly become severe. The biggest danger is wind gusts over 40 mph.
What comes next?
Every day through Thursday, there is a potential of storms, and then the humidity significantly decreases throughout the weekend. Until early August, temperatures will continue to be above normal.
Five-Day Forecast: Charlotte, NC
- Tuesday, July 29: Mostly sunny, 97°F. Heat Advisory. Thunderstorms after 2 p.m. (40% chance).
- Wednesday: Hot again, 96°F. Chance of PM storms. Morning rain possible.
- Thursday: 89°F, with scattered storms mainly between 2-5 p.m.
- Friday: Partly sunny, lower humidity, high near 87°F. Slight storm chance before 3 p.m.
- Saturday: 79°F, partly sunny. 40% chance of storms in the afternoon.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, 82°F. Isolated afternoon storms.
