Heavy Rain Threatens the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday While Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

Heavy rain is bringing a flash flood risk to parts of the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday. This activity will diminish overnight. On Monday, the focus shifts into the Plains and Mississippi Valley where severe thunderstorms and heavy rains will be possible through Tuesday. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

81°F

27°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 15 Jun 8:05 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Salisbury, Rowan County Airport NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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Point Forecast:
Salisbury, Rowan County Airport NC
 35.65°N 80.51°W (Elev. 699 ft)
6:34 pm EDT Jun 15, 2025
8pm EDT Jun 15, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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