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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lincolnton, Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport (KIPJ)

Lat: 35.48°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 876ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 10:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

High Shoals NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light southwest wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
High Shoals NC
 35.39°N 81.2°W (Elev. 705 ft)
Last Update:
7:08 pm EDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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