Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Fog/Mist

72°F

22°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	18 Aug 4:25 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

East Spencer NC

Today
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light northeast wind.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Friday

A chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.