Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast for eastern Louisiana into central Alabama which could bring flash, urban, and riverine flooding Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible across parts of the Gulf Coast States Friday and Friday night. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Franklin County Airport (KLHZ)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 78.33°WElev: 341ft.

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 5:25 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW New Hope NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW New Hope NC
 36.02°N 78.37°W (Elev. 335 ft)
3:17 pm EDT May 17, 2024
5pm EDT May 17, 2024-6pm EDT May 24, 2024
 
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