Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Concord Regional Airport (KJQF)

Lat: 35.39°NLon: 80.71°WElev: 666ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 21 Sep 9:50 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cornelius NC

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light east northeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then rain likely after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 62. Northeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 70 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then rain likely after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 62. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Cornelius NC
 35.48°N 80.86°W (Elev. 823 ft)
5:54 am EDT Sep 21, 2026
10am EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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