Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East and West

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Mostly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	30.03 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	16 Jul 6:45 pm EDT

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Salisbury, Rowan County Airport NC

Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 95 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light southwest wind.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Monday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.