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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Concord Regional Airport (KJQF)

Lat: 35.39°NLon: 80.71°WElev: 666ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 16 Aug 9:50 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Newell NC

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Newell NC
 35.24°N 80.75°W (Elev. 725 ft)
Last Update:
6:18 am EDT Aug 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Aug 16, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 22, 2025
 
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