Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Concord Regional Airport (KJQF)

Lat: 35.39°NLon: 80.71°WElev: 666ft.

Mostly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 15 Jul 1:50 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Lowesville NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 91 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south southeast wind.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 73 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south southeast wind. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Lowesville NC
 35.42°N 80.92°W (Elev. 728 ft)
1:29 pm EDT Jul 15, 2025
2pm EDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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