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McDowell Weather

Hickory, NC

Right Now
73°
Cloudy
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Feels Like: 73°
  • Heat Index: 73°
  • Wind: 1 mph
  • Wind Chill: 73°
  • UV Index: 7 High
  • Sunrise: 06:35:25 AM
  • Sunset: 08:26:19 PM
  • Dew Point: 72°
  • Visibility: 6 mi

Today

Areas of patchy fog early. Cloudy this morning with thunderstorms developing this afternoon. High around 80F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70%.

Tonight

Scattered thunderstorms this evening followed by occasional showers overnight. Low 69F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.

Tomorrow

Cloudy in the morning followed by isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon. High 83F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%.

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  • 7 Day

Next 12 Hours

Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
7 AM
73°
2 mph
15%
7 AM
73°

Wind: NNE @ 2 mph

Precip: 15% Chance

Humidity: 97%

Wind Chill: 73°

Heat Index: 73°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 5 mi

Dew Point: 72°

8 AM
74°
2 mph
15%
8 AM
74°

Wind: NNE @ 2 mph

Precip: 15% Chance

Humidity: 96%

Wind Chill: 74°

Heat Index: 74°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 7 mi

Dew Point: 73°

9 AM
76°
4 mph
10%
9 AM
76°

Wind: NE @ 4 mph

Precip: 10% Chance

Humidity: 90%

Wind Chill: 76°

Heat Index: 76°

UV Index: 1 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 73°

10 AM
76°
5 mph
11%
10 AM
76°

Wind: NE @ 5 mph

Precip: 11% Chance

Humidity: 88%

Wind Chill: 76°

Heat Index: 76°

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Visibility: 9 mi

Dew Point: 73°

11 AM
78°
6 mph
18%
11 AM
78°

Wind: ENE @ 6 mph

Precip: 18% Chance

Humidity: 84%

Wind Chill: 78°

Heat Index: 78°

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Visibility: 9 mi

Dew Point: 73°

12 PM
79°
5 mph
21%
12 PM
79°

Wind: ENE @ 5 mph

Precip: 21% Chance

Humidity: 80%

Wind Chill: 79°

Heat Index: 85°

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Visibility: 9 mi

Dew Point: 73°

1 PM
79°
6 mph
35%
1 PM
79°

Wind: ENE @ 6 mph

Precip: 35% Chance

Humidity: 83%

Wind Chill: 79°

Heat Index: 85°

UV Index: 6 High

Visibility: 7 mi

Dew Point: 74°

2 PM
79°
6 mph
74%
2 PM
79°

Wind: E @ 6 mph

Precip: 74% Chance

Humidity: 80%

Wind Chill: 79°

Heat Index: 85°

UV Index: 6 High

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 73°

3 PM
77°
6 mph
71%
3 PM
77°

Wind: ENE @ 6 mph

Precip: 71% Chance

Humidity: 86%

Wind Chill: 77°

Heat Index: 82°

UV Index: 7 High

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 73°

4 PM
78°
5 mph
68%
4 PM
78°

Wind: ENE @ 5 mph

Precip: 68% Chance

Humidity: 83%

Wind Chill: 78°

Heat Index: 83°

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 72°

5 PM
76°
4 mph
57%
5 PM
76°

Wind: ENE @ 4 mph

Precip: 57% Chance

Humidity: 87%

Wind Chill: 76°

Heat Index: 81°

UV Index: 2 Low

Visibility: 7 mi

Dew Point: 72°

6 PM
76°
4 mph
53%
6 PM
76°

Wind: ENE @ 4 mph

Precip: 53% Chance

Humidity: 87%

Wind Chill: 76°

Heat Index: 81°

UV Index: 1 Low

Visibility: 7 mi

Dew Point: 72°

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Weather News

An image of a funnel cloud in western NC went viral Tuesday. It wasn't real.

An image of a funnel cloud in western NC went viral Tuesday. It wasn't real.

  • USA Today Network

It was never meant to be public, creator says.

Heat dome and wildfire smoke to blanket much of US

Heat dome and wildfire smoke to blanket much of US

  • Janet Loehrke, Karina Zaiets and Ramon Padilla USA Today

Dangerously hot conditions will move west across the U.S. this week with temperatures surging to triple digits and an increased risk of wildfires and their accompanying toxic smoke.

Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not be good news for insurers

Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not be good news for insurers

  • Niket Nishant, Ashitha Shivaprasad and Manya Saini Reuters

Combined with higher home values and reconstruction costs, coastal expansion means that even a relatively quiet hurricane season can produce severe losses.

Here's what NOAA fall 2026 outlook for US, North Carolina looks like

Here's what NOAA fall 2026 outlook for US, North Carolina looks like

  • USA Today Network

The Climate Prediction Center has issued its seasonal outlook for the U.S. for the fall months, including predictions for precipitation and heat in North Carolina.

Assessments show streams around Lake James impacted by Hurricane Helene, but on the mend

Assessments show streams around Lake James impacted by Hurricane Helene, but on the mend

  • Mike Conley

“The good news is that when we compare this year’s scores to the assessments performed soon after Helene, we see significant recovery in stream and riparian habitat."

Old Farmer's Almanac 2026 fall forecast for NC is here. Here's the latest outlook

Old Farmer's Almanac 2026 fall forecast for NC is here. Here's the latest outlook

  • USA Today Network

While North Carolina is split into two regions by the Old Farmer's Almanac, the regions received similar temperature predictions for this fall.

Temps this week expected to climb to 100 degrees to cap off July 4 holiday

Temps this week expected to climb to 100 degrees to cap off July 4 holiday

  • Sharon McBrayer

“The air is going to be not as humid as it typically is this time of year."

U.S. Department of Agriculture declares 2026 drought a disaster for western NC

U.S. Department of Agriculture declares 2026 drought a disaster for western NC

  • Mike Conley

The counties have seen drought of severe or extreme intensity for eight or more weeks.

Is April 25 perfect? Meteorologists disagree with 'Miss Congeniality'

Is April 25 perfect? Meteorologists disagree with 'Miss Congeniality'

  • MELINA KHAN USA Today

A group of meteorologists is raining on "Miss Congeniality's" parade over the film's famous "perfect date" scene.

McDowell County area now in extreme drought, but some rain may be in our future

McDowell County area now in extreme drought, but some rain may be in our future

  • Virginia Annable

Rainfall totals recorded by gages across North Carolina are 10 inches or more below normal for the last six months.

Old Farmer's Almanac 2026 summer forecast: Will it be hot, rainy in NC?

Old Farmer's Almanac 2026 summer forecast: Will it be hot, rainy in NC?

  • USA Today Network

Predictions from The Old Farmer's Almanac show that North Carolina could be in for an arid summer season this year.

Hot, dry conditions expected to continue for NC. Will there be water restrictions?

Hot, dry conditions expected to continue for NC. Will there be water restrictions?

  • Billy Chapman

Patrick Moore, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said a meaningful amount of rain is not predicted for 10 days from Wednesday.

Is modern life eroding our willingness to sacrifice for something greater? | The Ethical Life podcast

Is modern life eroding our willingness to sacrifice for something greater? | The Ethical Life podcast

  • Scott Rada

🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore commitment, loyalty and purpose, asking why fewer people feel bound to causes, communities or ideals beyond personal interest.

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