Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

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 thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from August 17, 12:00 PM EDT until August 17, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	17 Aug 11:52 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Mount Holly NC

Heat Advisory until August 17, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until August 17, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Mon
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 98 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 97 °F
Hot
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph after midnight.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 94. North northeast wind around 5 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 72.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm 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 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.