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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monroe, Monroe Airport (KEQY)

Lat: 35.02°NLon: 80.62°WElev: 679ft.

Mostly Cloudy

62°F

17°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 May 12:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Wingate NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers. High near 58. North northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers. High near 58. North northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wingate NC
 34.99°N 80.45°W (Elev. 574 ft)
Last Update:
8:33 pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT May 1, 2026-6pm EDT May 7, 2026
 
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