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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.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 May 3:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Richfield NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

    Low: 38 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

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

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. 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. Light south southwest wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Richfield NC
 35.51°N 80.19°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT May 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT May 3, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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