Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

89°F

32°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 17 Jun 4:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Spencer NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Juneteenth
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Spencer NC
 35.73°N 80.38°W (Elev. 692 ft)
3:04 pm EDT Jun 17, 2025
5pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2025
 
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