Charlotte Area Braces for 1-2 Inches of Rain and Thunderstorms on Tuesday, Thanksgiving to Be Mostly Sunny

Meteorologists are alerting the Charlotte area to an upcoming heavy rain event on Tuesday, with the potential for thunderstorms and wind gusts. The region has been experiencing severe drought, and the forecasted rain is much anticipated. The rain is expected to bring 1-2 inches of precipitation, providing relief from the drought. The rain is likely to continue into Wednesday morning. The forecast for Thanksgiving is mostly sunny, dry, and chilly. The rain is seen as welcome news, with Charlotte having received over an inch of rain, the most since late August.