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Insufficient winter recharge due to well below normal precipitation has resulted in widespread Severe (D2) to Extreme (D3) drought conditions across all of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia.

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from March 16, 04:40 AM EDT until March 16, 11:00 AM EDT

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	S 13 G 21 mph
Barometer	29.66 in
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Mar 5:15 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Salisbury NC

Severe T-storm Watch until March 16, 11:00am

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until March 16, 11:00am
NOW until 11:00am Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
Overnight
Low: 60 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Monday
High: 68 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Monday Night
Low: 27 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 46 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 47 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 60 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 68. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 27. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 39.