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.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	SW 13 G 18 mph
Barometer	29.84 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Jun 4:55 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Mount Ulla NC

Today
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Juneteenth
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 91 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Patchy fog after 5am. Low around 68. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Juneteenth

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.