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Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains, Tennessee Valley and Southeast

Numerous severe thunderstorms with a potential for 60-80 mph winds, along with tornadoes (some strong), and large to very large hail are expected across the northern and central Plains through tonight. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of North Dakota and Minnesota, and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast through tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Mostly Cloudy

71°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Jun 6:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Kannapolis NC

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 71 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kannapolis NC
 35.5°N 80.64°W (Elev. 702 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 am EDT Jun 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Jun 10, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 16, 2026
 
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