Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. 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 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 19 Aug 12:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. North wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. North northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. North wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. North northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC
 35.21°N 80.95°W (Elev. 699 ft)
8:03 pm EDT Aug 18, 2026
1am EDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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