Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Persists Across the South

Scattered severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall are possible into the night in the Mid Atlantic, and heavy rain will shift to Virginia and the Carolinas on Friday. Severe thunderstorms are also possible in the Central Plains into the Upper MS Valley and the Deep South tonight. Dangerous heat persists across the Southern Plains and Lower MS Valley and heat will expand into the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Mostly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	20 Aug 8:52 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Charlotte NC

Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 93 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Patchy fog between 11pm and 1am. Low around 69. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers between 9am and 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 88. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 90.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.