Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Partly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 17 Jun 12:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Matthews NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Juneteenth
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Matthews NC
 35.11°N 80.8°W (Elev. 600 ft)
1:05 pm EDT Jun 17, 2025
1pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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