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Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1020.1 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 15 Jul 7:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Carowinds NC

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 73 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Carowinds NC
 35.15°N 80.93°W (Elev. 597 ft)
Last Update:
6:19 am EDT Jul 15, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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