Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74°NLon: 81.38°WElev: 1188ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	5 May 10:53 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

St. Stephens NC

Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Scattered
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 79 °F
Isolated
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms and
Dense Fog
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Dense Fog
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Scattered showers, mainly before 1am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday

Isolated showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 2am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am. Widespread dense fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Widespread dense fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 73.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 72.