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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Today from the Central Plains into the Tennessee Valley

Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds will be possible from the Ozark Plateau east into portions of the Southeast today. Rounds of heavy thunderstorms ahead of a slow moving front will continue locally heavy rainfall and scattered flash flooding potential from the Ozarks to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 11 Jul 6:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 69. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 67. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 69. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 67. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
Charlotte NC
 35.21°N 80.84°W (Elev. 656 ft)
Last Update:
7:09 pm EDT Jul 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Jul 11, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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