Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlotte, Charlotte / Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.95°WElev: 748ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 5 May 3:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then isolated showers after 3am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Isolated
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 86 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then isolated showers after 3am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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Point Forecast:
Charlotte NC
 35.21°N 80.84°W (Elev. 656 ft)
2:51 pm EDT May 5, 2024
4pm EDT May 5, 2024-6pm EDT May 12, 2024
 
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