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Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74°NLon: 81.38°WElev: 1188ft.

Mostly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 15 Jul 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Granite Falls NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light south wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light south wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Granite Falls NC
 35.8°N 81.43°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
Last Update:
1:29 pm EDT Jul 15, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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