Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Fair

38°F

3°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 24 Feb 4:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Cooleemee NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely before 7am, then showers, mainly after 7am.  High near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain likely before 7am, then showers, mainly after 7am. High near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cooleemee NC
 35.81°N 80.57°W (Elev. 686 ft)
12:19 pm EST Feb 24, 2026
4pm EST Feb 24, 2026-6pm EST Mar 3, 2026
 
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