The counties have seen drought of severe or extreme intensity for eight or more weeks.
Hickory, NC
Right Now
58°
Cloudy
- Humidity: 98%
- Feels Like: 57°
- Heat Index: 58°
- Wind: 7 mph
- Wind Chill: 57°
- UV Index: 3 Moderate
- Sunrise: 06:14:23 AM
- Sunset: 08:29:28 PM
- Dew Point: 58°
- Visibility: 6 mi
Today
Cloudy with showers. High 59F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tonight
Thunderstorms early, then variable clouds overnight with still a chance of showers. Low 57F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 90%.
Tomorrow
Overcast. High 74F. Winds light and variable.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
3 PM
59°
7 mph
21%
3 PM
59°
Wind: NE @ 7 mph
Precip: 21% Chance
Humidity: 98%
Wind Chill: 58°
Heat Index: 59°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 58°
4 PM
58°
7 mph
21%
4 PM
58°
Wind: NE @ 7 mph
Precip: 21% Chance
Humidity: 99%
Wind Chill: 57°
Heat Index: 58°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 58°
5 PM
59°
7 mph
22%
5 PM
59°
Wind: NE @ 7 mph
Precip: 22% Chance
Humidity: 99%
Wind Chill: 58°
Heat Index: 59°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 3 mi
Dew Point: 58°
6 PM
59°
6 mph
58%
6 PM
59°
Wind: NE @ 6 mph
Precip: 58% Chance
Humidity: 100%
Wind Chill: 58°
Heat Index: 59°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 3 mi
Dew Point: 59°
7 PM
59°
6 mph
91%
7 PM
59°
Wind: ENE @ 6 mph
Precip: 91% Chance
Humidity: 100%
Wind Chill: 59°
Heat Index: 59°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 2.7 mi
Dew Point: 59°
8 PM
59°
4 mph
82%
8 PM
59°
Wind: NE @ 4 mph
Precip: 82% Chance
Humidity: 100%
Wind Chill: 59°
Heat Index: 59°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 2.9 mi
Dew Point: 59°
9 PM
58°
4 mph
19%
9 PM
58°
Wind: NE @ 4 mph
Precip: 19% Chance
Humidity: 100%
Wind Chill: 58°
Heat Index: 58°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 3 mi
Dew Point: 58°
10 PM
59°
3 mph
58%
10 PM
59°
Wind: NE @ 3 mph
Precip: 58% Chance
Humidity: 99%
Wind Chill: 59°
Heat Index: 59°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 2.6 mi
Dew Point: 58°
11 PM
58°
3 mph
52%
11 PM
58°
Wind: NE @ 3 mph
Precip: 52% Chance
Humidity: 100%
Wind Chill: 58°
Heat Index: 58°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 2.9 mi
Dew Point: 58°
12 AM
58°
3 mph
56%
12 AM
58°
Wind: NE @ 3 mph
Precip: 56% Chance
Humidity: 100%
Wind Chill: 58°
Heat Index: 58°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 2.5 mi
Dew Point: 58°
1 AM
59°
3 mph
47%
1 AM
59°
Wind: NNE @ 3 mph
Precip: 47% Chance
Humidity: 100%
Wind Chill: 59°
Heat Index: 59°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 2.5 mi
Dew Point: 58°
2 AM
58°
3 mph
46%
2 AM
58°
Wind: NNE @ 3 mph
Precip: 46% Chance
Humidity: 100%
Wind Chill: 58°
Heat Index: 58°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 2.1 mi
Dew Point: 58°
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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
Rainfall totals recorded by gages across North Carolina are 10 inches or more below normal for the last six months.
- USA Today Network
Predictions from The Old Farmer's Almanac show that North Carolina could be in for an arid summer season this year.
- Billy Chapman
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- SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Meteorologists say the powerful nor’easter smacking the Northeast is a classic, record-setting blizzard.
- BROOKE HESS-HOMEIER, JULIE WATSON and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press
It is the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. since 1981, when 11 climbers were killed on Mount Rainier, Washington.
- Mike Conley
More than 1,500 locations in McDowell County were without power as of 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
- Billy Chapman
Here's how much snow fell overnight into the morning.
- 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.
- MARK SCOLFORO, TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press
Punxsutawney Phil is said to be predicting six more weeks of wintry weather after he saw his shadow Monday.
See Saturday's snow in photos.