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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast U.S. Saturday; Flash Flooding Threat for the Northern Gulf Coast

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms appear possible across portions of the Southeast and Carolinas on Saturday where a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) has been issued. A Slight Risk Excessive Rainfall Outlook (Level 2 of 4) has been issued for part of the northern Gulf Coast Saturday due to the threat of flash, urban, and riverine flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Albemarle, Stanly County Airport (KVUJ)

Lat: 35.42°NLon: 80.15°WElev: 610ft.

Mostly Cloudy

69°F

21°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 7:45 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Oakboro NC

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 61. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 61. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Oakboro NC
 35.28°N 80.36°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
5:27 am EDT May 18, 2024
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT May 18, 2024-6pm EDT May 24, 2024
 
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