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 18%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 23 Apr 1:50 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Concord NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 60 °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 86. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 86 °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 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Light southwest wind.
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 86. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Showers likely. 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 59.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Point Forecast:
Concord NC
 35.41°N 80.59°W (Elev. 659 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
2pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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