FORECAST: Showers enter area

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The air quality in Charlotte Thursday morning lowered to “moderate” as a massive fire burned in the city’s SouthPark neighborhood. Those in the immediate vicinity of the fire had worse air quality.
Smoke from the fire drifted west of the area, thanks to brisk easterly winds, which improved air quality.
By early afternoon, flames were extinguished but smoke continued to smolder from the site.
Rain showers moved in Thursday night, which helped firefighters put out remaining hotspots.
Friday’s temperatures will be near 72 degrees with another chance of showers.
Skies are expected to remain overcast Friday but on Saturday, the chance of showers increases, mostly after noon for Charlotte.
Highs on Saturday will be in the low-80s.
Clouds are expected to break in the afternoon before possible showers and thunderstorms Saturday evening.
Morning showers could happen Sunday morning, too.
The sun returns Monday with a high of around 80.

Mecklenburg County Air Quality still showing moderate at a few reporting sites in town, but it hasn't gotten worse in the last hour. As a matter of fact, one site has returned to green. I suspect that air quality should continue to improve unless you're just near the fire site. pic.twitter.com/CrP0kfQgmI
— Keith Monday (@kmondayWSOC9) May 18, 2023

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