Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74°NLon: 81.38°WElev: 1188ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 16 Jun 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Granite Falls NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 86. Light southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 86 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 68. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 8am. High near 88. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 86. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 88. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Juneteenth
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Granite Falls NC
 35.79°N 81.4°W (Elev. 1079 ft)
10:25 am EDT Jun 16, 2025
12pm EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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