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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1020.4 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 2 Jul 10:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte NC

Heat Advisory July 2, 12:00pm until July 2, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 108. Light and variable wind.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 108. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlotte NC
 35.21°N 80.84°W (Elev. 656 ft)
Last Update:
6:44 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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