Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Concord Regional Airport (KJQF)

Lat: 35.39°NLon: 80.71°WElev: 666ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NE 14 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 1:50 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Newell NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly between 9am and 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly between 9am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Newell NC
 35.26°N 80.72°W (Elev. 735 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Apr 26, 2026
2pm EDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm EDT May 2, 2026
 
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