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Severe Weather Threat and Extreme Temperatures Impacting Portions of the Southern U.S

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop from central Texas into the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes Wednesday. Areas who will see the greatest chances for damaging hail and winds will be from north Texas to the Ozarks. Parts of south Texas and Florida will experience dangerous to extreme heat over the next several days. Dangerous heat stress may continue into early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington, Davidson County Airport (KEXX)

Lat: 35.78°NLon: 80.3°WElev: 732ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 22 May 12:05 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Southmont NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Southmont NC
 35.83°N 80.23°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
9:11 am EDT May 22, 2024
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT May 22, 2024-6pm EDT May 28, 2024
 
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