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 >

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.06 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Jul 9:55 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Spencer NC

Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Patchy
Fog
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.