Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	SW 12 G 20 mph
Barometer	29.91 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	18 Jun 8:55 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Rockwell NC

Today
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Juneteenth
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 91 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 68. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Juneteenth

A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.