Possibly Severe Storms Ahead This Weekend Ahead In Huntersville

HUNTERSVILLE, NC — As you make your plans for the weekend, make sure you have some indoor options because it could be a soggy weekend in Huntersville, according to a National Weather Service forecast.

Temperatures will remain mild going into the weekend, with highs around the 88 predicted for the entire weekend. However, the pleasant temperatures will be paired with cloudy skies and, likely, rain that NWS says could become severe at times.

The chance of rain creeps into the weekend forecast beginning Friday, when there’s a 20 percent chance of rain during the day. By Saturday, skies will grow cloudy with at least a 50 percent chance of rain for most of the day.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely on Sunday, too, according to the NWS.

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Here’s is the National Weather Service forecast for the weekend:

Today (July 19)
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday (July 20)
A slight chance of showers between 9am and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind.
Saturday (July 21)
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday (July 22)
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.