Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

A Few Clouds

70°F

21°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 10:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight 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 sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West northwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A slight 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 sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport NC
 35.21°N 80.95°W (Elev. 699 ft)
8:44 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
11pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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