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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lincolnton, Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport (KIPJ)

Lat: 35.48°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 876ft.

Mostly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 29 Jun 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Westport NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Light east wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Light east northeast wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Light east wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Light east northeast wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Westport NC
 35.47°N 80.97°W (Elev. 761 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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