Spring Severe Thunderstorms, Excessive Rainfall, and Snow Early This Week

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and evening from east Texas into western Alabama. Damaging winds, large hail, and a couple of tornadoes will be possible. Excessive rainfall in this area may lead to flooding as well. Late-season snow is expected over parts of the central Rockies including the Denver Metro tonight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lincolnton, Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport (KIPJ)

Lat: 35.48°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 876ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 May 11:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

High Shoals NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
High Shoals NC
 35.39°N 81.2°W (Elev. 705 ft)
6:28 am EDT May 4, 2026
11am EDT May 4, 2026-6pm EDT May 10, 2026
 
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