Heatwaves are increasingly taking a toll on Europe's economy, reducing productivity, curbing consumer spending and raising operating costs.
Hickory, NC
Right Now
70°
Partly Cloudy
- Humidity: 98%
- Feels Like: 70°
- Heat Index: 70°
- Wind: 8 mph
- Wind Chill: 70°
- UV Index: 8 Very High
- Sunrise: 06:48:47 AM
- Sunset: 08:06:57 PM
- Dew Point: 69°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Partial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. High 82F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tonight
Variable clouds with showers and scattered thunderstorms. Storms more numerous this evening. Low 67F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. High around 85F. Winds light and variable.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
11 AM
70°
9 mph
11%
11 AM
70°
Wind: NE @ 9 mph
Precip: 11% Chance
Humidity: 96%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 6 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 69°
12 PM
73°
7 mph
6%
12 PM
73°
Wind: ENE @ 7 mph
Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 92%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 73°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 70°
1 PM
75°
6 mph
6%
1 PM
75°
Wind: ENE @ 6 mph
Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 85%
Wind Chill: 75°
Heat Index: 75°
UV Index: 9 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 70°
2 PM
79°
4 mph
15%
2 PM
79°
Wind: ENE @ 4 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 75%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 83°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 70°
3 PM
80°
5 mph
24%
3 PM
80°
Wind: ENE @ 5 mph
Precip: 24% Chance
Humidity: 72%
Wind Chill: 80°
Heat Index: 85°
UV Index: 6 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 71°
4 PM
79°
5 mph
17%
4 PM
79°
Wind: ENE @ 5 mph
Precip: 17% Chance
Humidity: 76%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 84°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 71°
5 PM
78°
5 mph
23%
5 PM
78°
Wind: NE @ 5 mph
Precip: 23% Chance
Humidity: 81%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 78°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°
6 PM
78°
5 mph
36%
6 PM
78°
Wind: NE @ 5 mph
Precip: 36% Chance
Humidity: 81%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 82°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 72°
7 PM
76°
4 mph
44%
7 PM
76°
Wind: ENE @ 4 mph
Precip: 44% Chance
Humidity: 87%
Wind Chill: 76°
Heat Index: 80°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 72°
8 PM
74°
3 mph
46%
8 PM
74°
Wind: ENE @ 3 mph
Precip: 46% Chance
Humidity: 92%
Wind Chill: 74°
Heat Index: 76°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 71°
9 PM
72°
2 mph
51%
9 PM
72°
Wind: NE @ 2 mph
Precip: 51% Chance
Humidity: 97%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 75°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 71°
10 PM
71°
2 mph
51%
10 PM
71°
Wind: ENE @ 2 mph
Precip: 51% Chance
Humidity: 100%
Wind Chill: 71°
Heat Index: 74°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 71°
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