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.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	SW 10 G 17 mph
Barometer	29.84 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Jun 2:15 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE China Grove NC

Overnight
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Becoming
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Juneteenth
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Clear early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Thursday

Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Juneteenth

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 88.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 91.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.