Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain through the Weekend

The prolonged and intense heat wave continues today for portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, with relief expected by this weekend. There will be daily chances for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest today through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.7 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 27 Jun 9:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 3 to 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC
 35.21°N 80.95°W (Elev. 699 ft)
10:34 am EDT Jun 27, 2025
10am EDT Jun 27, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 3, 2025
 
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