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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.

Partly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 15 Jul 2:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Charlotte NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South southeast wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    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 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly 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 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South southeast wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 8 to 10 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 76.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Charlotte NC
 35.16°N 80.79°W (Elev. 679 ft)
Last Update:
1:29 pm EDT Jul 15, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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