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Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Mar 9:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Richfield NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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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:
6:56 pm EDT Mar 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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