Lake Norman Weather Forecast: Warm With Thunderstorms Ahead

DAVIDSON, NC — It’s going to be week of warm temperatures and afternoon thunderstorms, according to national forecasters.

According to the weather service, scattered-to-numerous thunderstorms are expected across the piedmont of North Carolina on Monday, mostly during the afternoon and evening. And that's going to be the case most every day through Sunday, the NWS says.

Some of those storms could be strong, according to the forecast, with gusty winds, occasional lightning and heavy rainfall that could result in flooding in some areas.

The best chances for rain this week will come Monday and Tuesday, when we're looking at up to 60 percent chance of showers and storms. That chance drops to 20 percent on Wednesday then pops back up to 30 percent on Friday.

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Meanwhile, high temperatures should be pretty consistent, ranging from 87 to 91 degrees during the work week. Lows each night are expected to get down into the low 70s.

So, keep an umbrella handy, folks. Here's your work-week weather forecast for the Charlotte metro and Lake Norman regions, from the National Weather Service:

Today (July 16)
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South southwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday (July 17)
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday (July 18)
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday (July 19)
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday (July 20)
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday (July 21)
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday (July 22)
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

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