Lala Impacting Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorm, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding threats continue from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic and across the central High Plains. Record heat continues for areas of the central/southern Plain into the Southeast Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

A Few Clouds

78°F

26°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Aug 3:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC

Heat Advisory August 17, 12:00pm until August 17, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC
 35.19°N 80.95°W (Elev. 692 ft)
2:23 am EDT Aug 17, 2026
4am EDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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