Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74°NLon: 81.38°WElev: 1188ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	N 3 mph
Barometer	30.20 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	9 Aug 5:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Startown NC

Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North northeast wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east around 5 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.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Friday

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

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.