Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Concord Regional Airport (KJQF)

Lat: 35.39° N Lon: 80.71° W Elev: 666 ft.

Overcast

88°F

31°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 15 Jul 2:50 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Cabarrus County

This Afternoon
Thunderstorms likely with a chance of showers. Near steady temperatures in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values up to 101.
Tonight
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 101 in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 104 in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday
Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 105.



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