Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington, Davidson County Airport (KEXX)

Lat: 35.78°NLon: 80.3°WElev: 732ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 13 Jul 11:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Advance NC

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Advance NC
 35.94°N 80.41°W (Elev. 801 ft)
6:23 am EDT Jul 13, 2025
11am EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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