Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74°NLon: 81.38°WElev: 1188ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

70°F

21°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 11 Oct 6:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Icard NC

Flood Watch October 11, 07:48am until October 11, 02:00pm
Flood Warning until October 11, 12:00pm
Flash Flood Warning until October 11, 01:15pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch October 11, 07:48am until October 11, 02:00pm
    Flood Warning until October 11, 12:00pm
    Flash Flood Warning until October 11, 01:15pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 72 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 78. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog between 8am and 10am. High near 72. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 78. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
Icard NC
 35.73°N 81.47°W (Elev. 1165 ft)
6:38 am EDT Oct 11, 2026
7am EDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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