Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	NE 7 mph
Barometer	29.91 in
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	52°F (11°C)
Last update	2 May 8:15 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Richfield NC

Today
High: 62 °F
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 69 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 62. North northeast wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 82.