Widespread Showers in the Eastern US; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains; Heatwave in the Desert Southwest

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and eastern U.S. will produce areas of excessive rainfall, especially in the southern Mid-Atlantic states. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Montana into portions of the central/southern Plains this weekend. A heatwave will build in the Desert Southwest, in parts of Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monroe, Monroe Airport (KEQY)

Lat: 35.02°NLon: 80.62°WElev: 679ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 15 Jun 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Cabarrus NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Cabarrus NC
 35.21°N 80.59°W (Elev. 610 ft)
2:50 pm EDT Jun 15, 2025
4pm EDT Jun 15, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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