CHARLOTTE, N.C. —
Sunday
A warming trend begins today as temperatures return to the low 80s. Expect more sunshine than cloud cover throughout the day with a light, southwesterly breeze.
The southwest wind pumps in warmth and muggier air but high pressure will suppress any storm development. Clear sky conditions overnight will allow for temperatures to drop to the upper 50s.
Big Warm Up
May is coming in hot with highs nearing 90 degrees by mid-late week! This is around 10 - 15 degrees above average.
Before we get there, a few spotty storms are possible on Tuesday afternoon as a cold front approaches from the west. It never pushes through, remaining stationary, and bringing those few storms and more clouds.
After that, our next chance for rain and storms isn't until Friday and into next weekend.
Pollen Report
Tree pollen is the main cause of high pollen levels for late April before these numbers begin to decrease by mid-May.
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