Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until July 4, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74°NLon: 81.38°WElev: 1188ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Light Rain

80°F

27°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	NW 9 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	2.50 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	4 Jul 4:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Granite Falls NC

Heat Advisory July 4, 05:09pm until July 4, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory July 4, 05:09pm until July 4, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Heat Advisory
Independence Day
High: 100 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 94 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. Light and variable wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 70. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.