Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74°NLon: 81.38°WElev: 1188ft.

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.11 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 16 Jul 2:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Cedar Valley NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Isolated showers before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Patchy fog between 7am and 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the morning.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11pm and 2am.  Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Isolated showers before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11pm and 2am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Cedar Valley NC
 35.91°N 81.39°W (Elev. 1299 ft)
3:11 am EDT Jul 16, 2025
3am EDT Jul 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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