Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

73°F

23°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.02 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Jun 5:05 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Rockwell NC

Today
High: 88 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Juneteenth
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light west southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind around 8 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Juneteenth

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 92.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.