Hot Weather in the West; Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest

Hot to extremely hot temperatures are in place much of this week across parts of California and the interior Northwest U.S, with the Pacific Northwest carrying the potential for record-breaking high temperatures. Monsoonal moisture over the Southwest U.S. may lead to heavy rainfall and instances of flash flooding through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

Lat: 35.74° N Lon: 81.38° W Elev: 1188 ft.

A Few Clouds

78°F

26°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Sep 4:53 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Catawba County

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph this evening, becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.



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409 PM EDT Tue Sep 2 2025
 
 

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