Severe Weather Continues in the Central and Southern U.S.

Dangerous severe weather will continue overnight in the nation’s heartland with potentially intense tornadoes and very large hail. The threat for severe weather will shift eastward into the Ohio Valley and mid-South on Tuesday. Farther west on the back side of this large storm system, strong winds and critical fire weather will affect the southern and central High Plains through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlotte, Charlotte / Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.95°WElev: 748ft.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 7 May 9:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before midnight, then a slight chance of showers after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before midnight, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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Point Forecast:
Charlotte NC
 35.21°N 80.84°W (Elev. 656 ft)
5:09 pm EDT May 7, 2024
10pm EDT May 7, 2024-6pm EDT May 14, 2024
 
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