Thunderstorms in the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Florida; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains

Isolated severe storms capable of hail and gusty winds are possible mainly this evening across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley. Clusters of thunderstorms may produce isolated flash flooding in the Florida peninsula. Elevated fire weather risk is possible in the Northern Plains into western Minnesota. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Fair

53°F

12°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 4 May 12:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Richfield NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Richfield NC
 35.51°N 80.19°W (Elev. 699 ft)
6:33 pm EDT May 3, 2026
12am EDT May 4, 2026-6pm EDT May 10, 2026
 
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