Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the Midwest to the Ohio Valley; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall threats will persist from the Midwest to Lower Great Lakes through Monday, shifting into the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians Monday evening into Tuesday. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, with record highs possible well into the 100s across the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport (KHKY)

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

Fog/Mist

68°F

20°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 10 Aug 6:53 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Catawba County

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Tuesday
Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 102.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday
Sunny with highs in the mid 90s. West winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 103.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday Night
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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646 AM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026
 
 

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