Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Heavy rain and flash flooding is likely across portions of the Midwest into the Central and Southern Plains Thursday. A Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall has been issued. Scattered strong to severe storms will be possible Thursday from parts of the Mississippi River Valley into the Southern Plains. The main threats will be large hail and a few tornadoes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlotte, Charlotte / Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.95°WElev: 748ft.

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.3 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 2 May 10:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 89. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  High near 79. South wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2am and 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am.  Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 89. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. High near 79. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2am and 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlotte NC
 35.21°N 80.84°W (Elev. 656 ft)
11:01 am EDT May 2, 2024
12pm EDT May 2, 2024-6pm EDT May 8, 2024
 
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