Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington, Davidson County Airport (KEXX)

Lat: 35.78°NLon: 80.3°WElev: 732ft.

Fog/Mist

67°F

19°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 6:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Linwood NC

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am.  Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Light east wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Patchy fog before 9pm. Low around 61. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 9pm. Low around 61. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Linwood NC
 35.67°N 80.25°W (Elev. 653 ft)
4:06 am EDT Sep 21, 2026
7am EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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