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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington, Davidson County Airport (KEXX)

Lat: 35.78°NLon: 80.3°WElev: 732ft.

Mostly Cloudy

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Mar 5:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Linwood NC

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Linwood NC
 35.68°N 80.31°W (Elev. 643 ft)
Last Update:
5:36 am EDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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