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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Aug 8:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlotte NC
 35.21°N 80.84°W (Elev. 656 ft)
Last Update:
6:33 am EDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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