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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Partly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 12:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 62. North northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northeast wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 62. North northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC
 35.21°N 80.95°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
6:24 am EDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm EDT May 6, 2026
 
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