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North Carolina Road Conditions
North Carolina 511 Road Conditions
Updated Aug 24, 2026 12:09 AM UTC · Mostly dry
Lowest 63°F near Asheville, North Carolina · Highest wind 8 mph near Charlotte, North Carolina
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North Carolina carries 1,211 miles of interstate: I-26, I-40, I-74, I-77, I-85 and I-95. Charlotte, Asheville, Raleigh and Greensboro sit on these routes.
- Interstate miles: 1,211 mi
- Interstates: I-26, I-40, I-74, I-77, I-85 and I-95
Weather data from Aug 24, 2026 12:09 AM UTC
63°F
91°F
8 mph
1011-1016 hPa
Current North Carolina Conditions by State
North Carolina 511 road conditions
Dry
- Charlotte 87°F · 1 mph wind · Dry
- Asheville 77°F · 8 mph wind · Dry
- Raleigh 83°F · 2 mph wind · Dry
See live road conditions and weather for North Carolina. Real-time surface conditions, radar, closures and DOT cameras on the interactive map for I-26, I-40, I-74, I-77, I-85 and I-95 across the state.
Forecasts are generated for the next 6 hours at points along each route and include temperature and conditions such as clear skies, rain, storms, snow, high wind, hail, and more. drivenc.gov is North Carolina's official traveller-information service for closures and restrictions; this map shows the weather alongside it.
34 current reports along the route, including 7 full closures. The 8 most serious are listed below. Always check with the responsible state DOT before setting off.
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Road closed
Construction on NC 115 Both Directions in Mecklenburg County from Potts St to Twin Oaks Rd. All lanes closed.
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Road closed
Construction on E Old US Highway 64 Both Directions in Davidson County At I-85 Southbound. All lanes closed. Id: 4406
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Road closed
Construction on E Old US-64 Both Directions in Davidson County from I-85 Northbound to E Center St. All lanes closed…
Construction on E Old US-64 Both Directions in Davidson County from I-85 Northbound to E Center St. All lanes closed. Id: 4931
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Road closed
US-19-BUS Northbound CLOSED from N Buncombe School Rd in Buncombe County, due to road work until 5:00 pm. Updated 10:47…
US-19-BUS Northbound CLOSED from N Buncombe School Rd in Buncombe County, due to road work until 5:00 pm. Updated 10:47 am. ID -26081000061.
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Lanes blocked
Maintenance on ramp in Nash County from I-95 Southbound to SR-43. All lanes closed. Id: 6372
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Lanes blocked
Construction on I-95 Southbound in Johnston County from mile marker 96 to US Highway 70 E. 1 Right lane closed. Id: 6375
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Lanes blocked
Maintenance on US-74 Eastbound in Haywood County Near US-19. 1 Right lane closed. Id: 6376
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Lanes blocked
The right lane is closed on I-26 Westbound from Exit 25 to past Exit 25 in Buncombe County, due to road work until…
The right lane is closed on I-26 Westbound from Exit 25 to past Exit 25 in Buncombe County, due to road work until Monday, August 24 at 6:00 am. Updated 8:02 pm. ID -26082300032.
Interstates Through North Carolina, Road by Road
Each stretch has its own live conditions, closures and cameras for the North Carolina miles only — the weather 500 miles away on the same interstate says nothing about this drive.
Charlotte, NC weather
- In Charlotte, NC, as of 8:04 AM on August 23, 2026, the weather is currently characterized by mist and fog, contributing to a visibility of approximately 15.8 km (9.8 miles)
- The temperature is 22.4°C (72°F) with a dew point of 19.9°C (68°F), resulting in a humidity level of 86%
- Winds are light, coming from the northwest at 3.8 kph (2 mph)
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1008 mb (29.77 inHg)
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and conditions are expected to remain stable throughout the day.
Asheville, NC weather
- In Asheville, NC, as of 8:04 AM on August 23, 2026, the current temperature is 17.9°C (64°F) with a high humidity level of 91%
- The weather is characterized by mist and fog, which may reduce visibility to approximately 0.9 km (0.6 miles)
- Winds are coming from the north-northwest at 6.5 kph (4 mph)
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 1013 mb (29.91 inHg)
- Overall, conditions are quite humid and foggy, which could impact travel and outdoor activities.
Raleigh, NC weather
- Current weather conditions in Raleigh, NC indicate a temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) with a relative humidity of 87%
- The dewpoint is at 21.4°C (70.5°F), reflecting a humid atmosphere
- The wind is blowing from the west at a speed of 3.2 kph (2 mph)
- The pressure is at 1014 mb (29.9 inHg), suggesting stable weather conditions
- Visibility is good at 14.5 km (9.0 miles), and the weather is mostly sunny
- There are no active weather alerts at this time.
North Carolina Road Weather FAQ
- Are any roads closed in North Carolina right now?
- Yes — 7 full closures are reported on the interstates in North Carolina as of Aug 24, 2026 12:32 AM UTC. 27 lane closures, roadworks or restrictions are in force. They are listed under closures and road blocks on this page.
- What are North Carolina road conditions today?
- The map on this page colours the interstates across North Carolina by what is on the carriageway right now — dry, wet, slush, snow or ice — from radar and surface data, last updated Aug 24, 2026 12:09 AM UTC. Right now temperatures run from 63°F to 91°F and the strongest wind is 8 mph.
- How often are North Carolina road conditions updated?
- The road surface and weather layers are rebuilt whenever this page is opened with data more than ten minutes old, and refreshed on a schedule in between, so nothing here is more than about two hours old even on a road nobody has looked at. Closures and road blocks are re-imported from the state 511 feeds every fifteen minutes, and the written state-by-state summaries are refreshed daily. Every section on this page carries the time its data was fetched.
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