Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Burlington Alamance Regional Airport (KBUY)

Lat: 36.05°NLon: 79.47°WElev: 604ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 10 Mar 4:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Elon NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers after 8am.  High near 64. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers after 8am. High near 64. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elon NC
 36.1°N 79.5°W (Elev. 768 ft)
3:04 pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
5pm EDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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