Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	28%
Wind Speed	W 7 mph
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	44°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	23 Apr 1:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Richfield NC

This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 85. Light west wind.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

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. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

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 50 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Tuesday

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.