Former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chief scientist Ryan Maue said he expects extreme weather in all 50 states.
Hickory, NC
Right Now
64°
Light Rain
- Humidity: 86%
- Feels Like: 63°
- Heat Index: 64°
- Wind: 13 mph
- Wind Chill: 63°
- UV Index: 3 Moderate
- Sunrise: 07:34:41 AM
- Sunset: 07:33:57 PM
- Dew Point: 59°
- Visibility: 5 mi
Today
Thunderstorms, some strong this morning, overcast during the afternoon with occasional rain. Morning high of 64F with temps falling to near 50. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%.
Tonight
A few clouds. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 27F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow
A mainly sunny sky. Cool. High 44F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Weather Alert
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Catawba County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... Western Davie County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... Alexander County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... Iredell County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... Western Rowan County in the Piedmont of North Carolina... * Until 1000 AM EDT. * At 901 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 5 miles north of Taylorsville to 5 miles north of Lincolnton, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Statesville, Newton, Taylorsville, Mooresville, St. Stephens, Conover, Maiden, Enochville, Troutman, and Stony Point. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or post it to X using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred. && TORNADO...POSSIBLE; HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Weather Alert
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 64 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES IN PIEDMONT NORTH CAROLINA ALEXANDER CABARRUS CATAWBA CLEVELAND DAVIE GASTON IREDELL LINCOLN MECKLENBURG ROWAN UNION NC IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA BURKE CALDWELL IN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA CHEROKEE CHESTER GREENWOOD LAURENS SPARTANBURG UNION SC YORK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADVANCE, BETHLEHEM, BLACKSTOCK, CATAWBA, CHARLOTTE, CHESTER, CLINTON, CONCORD, CORNWELL, CROUSE, ELLENDALE, FARMINGTON, FORK CHURCH, GAFFNEY, GASTONIA, GRANITE FALLS, GREAT FALLS, HICKORY, HIDDENITE, HUNTERSVILLE, INDIAN TRAIL, KANNAPOLIS, KINGS CREEK, KINGS MOUNTAIN, LAURENS, LENOIR, LINCOLNTON, MATTHEWS, MILLERSVILLE, MOCKSVILLE, MONARCH MILLS, MONROE, MOORESVILLE, MORGANTON, NEWTON, NINETY SIX, PATTERSON, PLEASANT GROVE, ROCK HILL, SALISBURY, SAWMILLS, SHELBY, SPARTANBURG, ST. STEPHENS, STATESVILLE, STONY POINT, TAYLORSVILLE, TRINITY, UNION, VALDESE, WARE SHOALS, AND WEDDINGTON.
Day
Precip
Temp
Mon
100%
27°
64°
Mon
Monday
64°/27°
Strong to severe thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 20s.
Chance of Rain: 100%
Sunrise: 07:34:41 AM
Sunset: 07:33:57 PM
Humidity: 86%
Wind: SW @ 15 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Monday Night
A few clouds. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 27F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tue
0%
27°
44°
Tue
Tuesday
44°/27°
Sunshine. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the upper 20s.
Chance of Rain: 0%
Sunrise: 07:33:16 AM
Sunset: 07:34:48 PM
Humidity: 39%
Wind: WNW @ 14 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Tuesday Night
Clear during the evening followed by cloudy skies overnight. Cold. Low 27F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
Wed
1%
30°
48°
Wed
Wednesday
48°/30°
Morning clouds followed by afternoon sun. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the low 30s.
Chance of Rain: 1%
Sunrise: 07:31:50 AM
Sunset: 07:35:39 PM
Humidity: 38%
Wind: SSE @ 7 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Wednesday Night
Generally fair. Low around 30F. Winds light and variable.
Thu
4%
39°
63°
Thu
Thursday
63°/39°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 30s.
Chance of Rain: 4%
Sunrise: 07:30:25 AM
Sunset: 07:36:30 PM
Humidity: 49%
Wind: SW @ 7 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Thursday Night
A few clouds. Low 39F. Winds light and variable.
Fri
8%
48°
72°
Fri
Friday
72°/48°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 40s.
Chance of Rain: 8%
Sunrise: 07:28:59 AM
Sunset: 07:37:20 PM
Humidity: 53%
Wind: W @ 6 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Friday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 48F. Winds light and variable.
Sat
7%
52°
79°
Sat
Saturday
79°/52°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 50s.
Chance of Rain: 7%
Sunrise: 07:27:32 AM
Sunset: 07:38:10 PM
Humidity: 57%
Wind: WSW @ 9 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 52F. Winds light and variable.
Sun
5%
48°
78°
Sun
Sunday
78°/48°
A few clouds. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 40s.
Chance of Rain: 5%
Sunrise: 07:26:06 AM
Sunset: 07:39:01 PM
Humidity: 47%
Wind: W @ 10 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Sunday Night
Clear skies with a few passing clouds. Low 48F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
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