Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

92°F

33°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 17 Aug 12:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Salisbury NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
Salisbury NC
 35.65°N 80.48°W (Elev. 748 ft)
6:14 am EDT Aug 17, 2026
12pm EDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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