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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74°NLon: 81.38°WElev: 1188ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 29 Jun 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Hickory NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light northeast wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light northeast wind.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hickory NC
 35.74°N 81.33°W (Elev. 1148 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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