Former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chief scientist Ryan Maue said he expects extreme weather in all 50 states.
Hickory, NC
Right Now
72°
Sunny
- Humidity: 26%
- Feels Like: 72°
- Heat Index: 72°
- Wind: 12 mph
- Wind Chill: 72°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 07:28:59 AM
- Sunset: 07:37:20 PM
- Dew Point: 36°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
A few clouds. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 54F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A few clouds. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 54F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy. Very warm. High near 80F. Winds light and variable.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
4 PM
73°
13 mph
0%
4 PM
73°
Wind: SSW @ 13 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 26%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 73°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 36°
5 PM
72°
13 mph
0%
5 PM
72°
Wind: SSW @ 13 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 28%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 37°
6 PM
71°
12 mph
0%
6 PM
71°
Wind: SSW @ 12 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 27%
Wind Chill: 71°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 36°
7 PM
70°
10 mph
0%
7 PM
70°
Wind: SSW @ 10 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 29%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 36°
8 PM
67°
9 mph
15%
8 PM
67°
Wind: SSW @ 9 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 33%
Wind Chill: 67°
Heat Index: 67°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 37°
9 PM
65°
9 mph
15%
9 PM
65°
Wind: SSW @ 9 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 37%
Wind Chill: 65°
Heat Index: 65°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 38°
10 PM
64°
9 mph
15%
10 PM
64°
Wind: SW @ 9 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 40%
Wind Chill: 64°
Heat Index: 64°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 39°
11 PM
63°
8 mph
15%
11 PM
63°
Wind: SW @ 8 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 43%
Wind Chill: 62°
Heat Index: 63°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 40°
12 AM
61°
7 mph
15%
12 AM
61°
Wind: SW @ 7 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 46%
Wind Chill: 61°
Heat Index: 61°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 41°
1 AM
60°
6 mph
15%
1 AM
60°
Wind: SW @ 6 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 50%
Wind Chill: 60°
Heat Index: 60°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 41°
2 AM
59°
5 mph
2%
2 AM
59°
Wind: SW @ 5 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 53%
Wind Chill: 59°
Heat Index: 59°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 42°
3 AM
58°
5 mph
3%
3 AM
58°
Wind: SW @ 5 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 56%
Wind Chill: 58°
Heat Index: 58°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 42°
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