Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lincolnton, Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport (KIPJ)

Lat: 35.48° N Lon: 81.16° W Elev: 876 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

71°F

22°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 4:25 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Lincoln County

Today
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Heat index values up to 100 this afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers. Lows around 70. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday
Partly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday Night
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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