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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74°NLon: 81.38°WElev: 1188ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	SW 12 G 22 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	17 Jun 4:53 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Hickory NC

This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Juneteenth
High: 90 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind around 13 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable. 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 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. 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 91.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 93.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.