CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – Initial warnings are in effect for both Wednesday and Thursday as heat and humidity increase, with a heat index above 100 degrees both days.
- Today: Heat index at almost 100 degrees, poor air quality
- Late week: Hot, humid, risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon
- Holiday weekend: Isolated thunderstorms, still humid
Today will be sunny again, but it will be hotter and the humidity will increase slightly. Temperatures in the afternoon will rise to over 35 degrees, but the heat index will reach almost 38 degrees.
The night will be mostly clear, but there may be some fog overnight, with minimum temperatures ranging between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius.
Indoor heat and humidity will remain consistent in the forecast for Thursday, with highs around 35 degrees and a heat index just above 38 degrees. Thunderstorms may develop in some areas late in the day.
High humidity will persist, but towards the end of the week the heat will slowly ease as the chance of rain increases.
Highs will be closer to 90 degrees Friday and over the holiday weekend. Scattered thunderstorms are likely Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day, but it doesn’t look like rain showers are on the way, so don’t cancel your outdoor plans. Still, heavy downpours are possible each day, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.
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Stay cool and have a great Wednesday!
– Chief Meteorologist Al Conklin
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