Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 13 Oct 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rockwell NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 40.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rockwell NC
 35.55°N 80.41°W (Elev. 778 ft)
6:23 am EDT Oct 13, 2026
1pm EDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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