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Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 1 Apr 12:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE China Grove NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE China Grove NC
 35.56°N 80.52°W (Elev. 840 ft)
Last Update:
10:33 am EDT Apr 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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