Severe Thunderstorms for the Midwest, Monsoon in the Southwest, Heat Continues in Southern and Central U.S on Wednesday

Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday in portions of the Midwest. Heavy rain, hail and damaging winds will all be possible, but a tornado cannot be ruled out either. The monsoonal flash flood threat remains in the Desert Southwest and Southern Rockies. Hot temperatures continue in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley. Heat Advisories are in effect. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74° N Lon: 81.38° W Elev: 1188 ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.14 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	26 Jul 4:53 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Catawba County

Tonight

Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this evening. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows around 70. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Thursday

Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Thursday Night

A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Monday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.