Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lincolnton, Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport (KIPJ)

Lat: 35.48°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 876ft.

Rain

73°F

23°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	30.16 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 9:45 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Bandy NC

Today
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light west southwest wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.