Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of central Texas through the central Gulf Coast today. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain and a risk for severe thunderstorms Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Concord Regional Airport (KJQF)

Lat: 35.39°NLon: 80.71°WElev: 666ft.

Mostly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill54°F (12°C)
Last update 1 May 8:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cornelius NC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the morning.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 1am, then showers likely after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 60. North northeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 1am, then showers likely after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. North northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Cornelius NC
 35.48°N 80.86°W (Elev. 823 ft)
6:09 am EDT May 1, 2026
8am EDT May 1, 2026-6pm EDT May 7, 2026
 
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