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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible Across the Central U.S.; Additional Flash Flooding Potential in the Mid-Atlantic

Strong thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Central Plains and Midwest today with damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall the primary threats. Heavy rain and scattered flash flooding is also possible across the Carolinas into Virginia. Elevated to critical fire weather concerns in the Four Corners region as Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect across the Desert Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 10 Jul 6:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Charlotte NC

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light southwest wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light southwest wind.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Charlotte NC
 35.23°N 80.84°W (Elev. 725 ft)
Last Update:
6:20 am EDT Jul 10, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Jul 10, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 16, 2025
 
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