Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Concord Regional Airport (KJQF)

Lat: 35.39°NLon: 80.71°WElev: 666ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 23 Apr 7:50 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Newell NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
Newell NC
 35.26°N 80.72°W (Elev. 735 ft)
6:53 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
8pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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