Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Concord Regional Airport (KJQF)

Lat: 35.39°NLon: 80.71°WElev: 666ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 23 Apr 5:50 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Newell NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Light southwest wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Newell NC
 35.31°N 80.74°W (Elev. 604 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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