Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlotte, Charlotte / Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.95°WElev: 748ft.

Mostly Cloudy

67°F

19°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 6 May 4:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Charlotte NC

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am.  Patchy fog between 7am and 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Patchy fog between 7am and 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Charlotte NC
 35.18°N 80.79°W (Elev. 699 ft)
4:10 am EDT May 6, 2024
5am EDT May 6, 2024-6pm EDT May 12, 2024
 
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