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

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.91 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	21 Aug 8:52 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Carowinds NC

Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light east southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.