Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 1 Jul 1:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Salisbury, Rowan County Airport NC

  • Overnight

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

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Light south wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Light south wind.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Light southeast wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Salisbury, Rowan County Airport NC
 35.7°N 80.56°W (Elev. 801 ft)
2:24 am EDT Jul 1, 2026
2am EDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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