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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74°NLon: 81.38°WElev: 1188ft.

Partly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 17 Aug 5:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Hickory NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light east northeast wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light east northeast wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hickory NC
 35.75°N 81.35°W (Elev. 1063 ft)
Last Update:
1:29 pm EDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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