Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lincolnton, Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport (KIPJ)

Lat: 35.48°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 876ft.

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Feb 6:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Lincolnton NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely before 7am, then showers, mainly after 7am.  High near 59. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain likely before 7am, then showers, mainly after 7am. High near 59. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lincolnton NC
 35.47°N 81.25°W (Elev. 801 ft)
6:11 pm EST Feb 24, 2026
7pm EST Feb 24, 2026-6pm EST Mar 3, 2026
 
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