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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Concord Regional Airport (KJQF)

Lat: 35.39°NLon: 80.71°WElev: 666ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 2 Jul 7:50 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cornelius NC

Heat Advisory July 2, 12:00pm until July 2, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 108. Light and variable wind.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Calm wind.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

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

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 108. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cornelius NC
 35.48°N 80.89°W (Elev. 791 ft)
Last Update:
6:44 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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