Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Overcast

51°F

11°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	30.18 in
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	49°F (9°C)
Last update	27 Apr 3:55 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Richfield NC

Today
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 71 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tonight

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

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 74. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.