Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Mostly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	N 7 mph
Barometer	30.10 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	13 Jul 10:52 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Charlotte NC

Today
High: 95 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. Light north wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.