Extreme Heat and Fire Weather Conditions in the West; Severe Thunderstorm Threat in the Northern Plains on Thursday

Extreme heat will may set some new daily temperature records across the Desert Southwest. Hot, dry and windy conditions and dry thunderstorms continue to bring fire weather concerns for portions of the Desert Southwest, the central Great Basin and Rockies. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains late Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Fog/Mist

66°F

19°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.9 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 7 Aug 4:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Matthews NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain before 7am, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. North northeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain before 7am, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. North northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Matthews NC
 35.11°N 80.8°W (Elev. 600 ft)
5:37 am EDT Aug 7, 2025
5am EDT Aug 7, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 13, 2025
 
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