Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Air Quality Alert

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity	37%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	29.82 in
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	24 Apr 4:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Granite Quarry NC

Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Sunny then
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 46 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 73 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Light southwest wind.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Low around 58. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers likely before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 73.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.