Rain returns to Charlotte after weeks of dry weather
The gist
A band of showers and thunderstorms moved into Charlotte Wednesday night into Thursday, ending weeks of dry weather.
First Alerts cover Thursday and Friday, and forecasters expect sunshine back for the weekend.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026Election Day brings clouds and sunshine to the Carolinas with highs in the middle 70s and a dry day.
- Nov 4, 2026Charlotte starts mild in the upper 50s and climbs to a forecast high of 76°, with no watches, warnings or advisories in effect. Forecasters call it the start of a pattern change after weeks of mostly dry weather.
- Nov 4, 2026Showers become increasingly likely late Wednesday night, especially in the higher elevations of western North Carolina, with a low of 63°.
Key terms
- watches, warnings or advisories
- Notices from weather agencies: warnings flag approaching dangerous weather, while watches indicate conditions favorable for it.
Source: Wikipedia