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Extreme Heat Overspreads the Central and Southern U.S., Pushing East Through Midweek; Severe Weather and Excessive Rain for Portions of the Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Severe storms for parts of the northern Plains & upper Midwest tonight & Wednesday- threats include a few tornadoes, damaging winds & excessive rain. Heavy rain may impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest into tonight. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74°NLon: 81.38°WElev: 1188ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1018.3 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Jul 4:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Draco NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Light southwest wind.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Light northeast wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Light southwest wind.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Draco NC
 35.95°N 81.39°W (Elev. 1690 ft)
Last Update:
1:28 am EDT Jul 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Jul 23, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 29, 2025
 
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