Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Fair

33°F

1°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 24 Feb 10:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Salisbury NC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, mainly after 8am.  High near 62. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain, mainly after 8am. High near 62. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Salisbury NC
 35.7°N 80.53°W (Elev. 801 ft)
6:24 am EST Feb 24, 2026
11am EST Feb 24, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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