Storm Surge Flooding Continues in the Outer Banks; Dangerous Heat in the West

Storm surge flooding will continue through tonight in the Outer Banks in North Carolina as Hurricane Erin continues to move away from the U.S. Wind gusts up to tropical storm force are possible along the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England coasts through Friday. A dangerous, record heat wave will continue across the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Punta Gorda, Charlotte County Airport (KPGD)

Lat: 26.92°NLon: 81.99°WElev: 23ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint	81°F (27°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	21 Aug 10:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Charlotte Park FL

Tonight
Low: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 92 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 79 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 78 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 92 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 78 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.