Severe Weather Continues in the Central and Southern U.S.

Dangerous severe weather will continue overnight in the nation’s heartland with potentially intense tornadoes and very large hail. The threat for severe weather will shift eastward into the Ohio Valley and mid-South on Tuesday. Farther west on the back side of this large storm system, strong winds and critical fire weather will affect the southern and central High Plains through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlotte, Charlotte / Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.95°WElev: 748ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 7 May 1:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before midnight, then a slight chance of showers after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers between 10am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before midnight, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers between 10am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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Point Forecast:
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC
 35.21°N 80.95°W (Elev. 699 ft)
2:57 pm EDT May 7, 2024
3pm EDT May 7, 2024-6pm EDT May 14, 2024
 
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