October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74°NLon: 81.38°WElev: 1188ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Startown NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Calm wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Startown NC
 35.63°N 81.34°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
2:22 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
3pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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