Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threat in the East; Snow in the Rockies;

The storm system producing severe weather and isolated flash flooding will begin to weaken tonight. As the storm moves east, several chances for severe weather and heavy rain are possible from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Southern Plains, Lower Mississippi and Tennessee valley. Heavy snow continue to impact the Northern Rockies. Critical fire weather conditions persist in the Southern Plains Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlotte, Charlotte / Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.95°WElev: 748ft.

Mostly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1009.6 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 8 May 2:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Charlotte NC

Severe T-storm Watch May 8, 03:12pm until May 8, 04:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch May 8, 03:12pm until May 8, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 90 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5am.  Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. West southwest wind around 9 mph. 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, mainly after 5am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Charlotte NC
 35.23°N 80.84°W (Elev. 725 ft)
2:59 pm EDT May 8, 2024
3pm EDT May 8, 2024-6pm EDT May 15, 2024
 
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