The counties have seen drought of severe or extreme intensity for eight or more weeks.
Hickory, NC
Right Now
57°
Cloudy
- Humidity: 46%
- Feels Like: 56°
- Heat Index: 57°
- Wind: 6 mph
- Wind Chill: 56°
- UV Index: 4 Moderate
- Sunrise: 06:31:46 AM
- Sunset: 08:12:42 PM
- Dew Point: 36°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Cloudy. Cooler. High 64F. Winds light and variable.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies. Low 41F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny skies. High around 70F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
1 PM
57°
6 mph
0%
1 PM
57°
Wind: NE @ 6 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 45%
Wind Chill: 56°
Heat Index: 57°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 36°
2 PM
59°
4 mph
0%
2 PM
59°
Wind: NE @ 4 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 41%
Wind Chill: 59°
Heat Index: 59°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 35°
3 PM
60°
4 mph
0%
3 PM
60°
Wind: E @ 4 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 37%
Wind Chill: 60°
Heat Index: 60°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 34°
4 PM
62°
4 mph
0%
4 PM
62°
Wind: ESE @ 4 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 34%
Wind Chill: 62°
Heat Index: 62°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 33°
5 PM
63°
4 mph
0%
5 PM
63°
Wind: ESE @ 4 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 33%
Wind Chill: 63°
Heat Index: 63°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 33°
6 PM
63°
3 mph
1%
6 PM
63°
Wind: SSW @ 3 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 33%
Wind Chill: 63°
Heat Index: 63°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 34°
7 PM
63°
5 mph
1%
7 PM
63°
Wind: NW @ 5 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 34%
Wind Chill: 63°
Heat Index: 63°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 34°
8 PM
60°
5 mph
0%
8 PM
60°
Wind: NNW @ 5 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 34%
Wind Chill: 59°
Heat Index: 60°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 32°
9 PM
57°
5 mph
0%
9 PM
57°
Wind: NNW @ 5 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 40%
Wind Chill: 56°
Heat Index: 57°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 32°
10 PM
54°
5 mph
0%
10 PM
54°
Wind: NNW @ 5 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 43%
Wind Chill: 53°
Heat Index: 54°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 32°
11 PM
51°
4 mph
0%
11 PM
51°
Wind: NNW @ 4 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 49%
Wind Chill: 50°
Heat Index: 51°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 33°
12 AM
49°
4 mph
0%
12 AM
49°
Wind: NNW @ 4 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 55%
Wind Chill: 48°
Heat Index: 49°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 33°
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- MELINA KHAN USA Today
A group of meteorologists is raining on "Miss Congeniality's" parade over the film's famous "perfect date" scene.
- Virginia Annable
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- USA Today Network
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- Billy Chapman
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- SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chief scientist Ryan Maue said he expects extreme weather in all 50 states.
- SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
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- BROOKE HESS-HOMEIER, JULIE WATSON and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press
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- Mike Conley
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- Billy Chapman
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- SETH BORENSTEIN and M.K. WILDEMAN Associated Press
The first quarter of the 21st century was unusually warm by historical standards, so a prolonged cold spell this winter is unfamiliar to many people, especially younger Americans.
- Richard Stradling, The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Interstates and other major highways in North Carolina are mostly clear of snow after the record-breaking weekend storm, but the N.C. Department of Transportation says other state-maintained roads may take days to clean up.