Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

85°F

29°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 16 Jun 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Salisbury, Rowan County Airport NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light southwest wind.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 87 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 70. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light southwest wind. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Juneteenth
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Salisbury, Rowan County Airport NC
 35.7°N 80.56°W (Elev. 801 ft)
10:25 am EDT Jun 16, 2025
12pm EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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