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

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74°NLon: 81.38°WElev: 1188ft.

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 16 Jun 1:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Hildebran NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 86. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 86 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Patchy fog after 5am. Low around 67. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 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: 89 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °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
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 86. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 5am. Low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 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
Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Juneteenth
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
Hildebran NC
 35.73°N 81.41°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
1:40 pm EDT Jun 16, 2025
2pm EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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