Omaha and Carolinas Face Sunny Dry Stretch Through Weekend

Forecasts across Omaha, Rutherford County, Charlotte’s Piedmont and southeastern North Carolina call for pleasant, mostly clear and dry conditions. Rutherford County was clear and mild Thursday evening, with no precipitation or weather warnings reported. Charlotte’s Piedmont is expected to stay sunny through the weekend, with highs in the mid-60s before temperatures rise into the 70s next week; forecasters also noted recent rain improved drought conditions, though a dry stretch continues. Wilmington and nearby coastal communities are forecast to have a sunny weekend, with highs near 70 Saturday and 73 Sunday, while an offshore storm is bringing coastal hazards farther north. Omaha’s forecast also described a beautiful evening for getting outdoors.