As summer heat continues across much of the country, many people are already wondering what kind of winter is ahead.
Hickory, NC
Right Now
88°
Sunny
- Humidity: 63%
- Feels Like: 97°
- Heat Index: 97°
- Wind: 5 mph
- Wind Chill: 88°
- UV Index: 10 Very High
- Sunrise: 06:44:04 AM
- Sunset: 08:14:21 PM
- Dew Point: 74°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Sunshine this morning. Scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. High 91F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.
Tonight
Rain showers this evening with clearing overnight. Low 72F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.
Tomorrow
Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. Hot and humid. High 94F. Winds light and variable.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
12 PM
89°
5 mph
1%
12 PM
89°
Wind: ENE @ 5 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 60%
Wind Chill: 89°
Heat Index: 99°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 74°
1 PM
91°
4 mph
9%
1 PM
91°
Wind: E @ 4 mph
Precip: 9% Chance
Humidity: 58%
Wind Chill: 91°
Heat Index: 101°
UV Index: 10 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 74°
2 PM
91°
4 mph
24%
2 PM
91°
Wind: SE @ 4 mph
Precip: 24% Chance
Humidity: 57%
Wind Chill: 91°
Heat Index: 102°
UV Index: 10 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 74°
3 PM
90°
3 mph
41%
3 PM
90°
Wind: E @ 3 mph
Precip: 41% Chance
Humidity: 60%
Wind Chill: 90°
Heat Index: 101°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 75°
4 PM
90°
3 mph
24%
4 PM
90°
Wind: WSW @ 3 mph
Precip: 24% Chance
Humidity: 60%
Wind Chill: 90°
Heat Index: 100°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 74°
5 PM
89°
2 mph
15%
5 PM
89°
Wind: W @ 2 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 62%
Wind Chill: 89°
Heat Index: 99°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 74°
6 PM
86°
4 mph
21%
6 PM
86°
Wind: WNW @ 4 mph
Precip: 21% Chance
Humidity: 69%
Wind Chill: 86°
Heat Index: 94°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 74°
7 PM
83°
4 mph
24%
7 PM
83°
Wind: NNW @ 4 mph
Precip: 24% Chance
Humidity: 75%
Wind Chill: 83°
Heat Index: 91°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 74°
8 PM
81°
2 mph
15%
8 PM
81°
Wind: SSW @ 2 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 83%
Wind Chill: 81°
Heat Index: 88°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 75°
9 PM
79°
1 mph
16%
9 PM
79°
Wind: NNE @ 1 mph
Precip: 16% Chance
Humidity: 88%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 86°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 75°
10 PM
78°
1 mph
36%
10 PM
78°
Wind: NNE @ 1 mph
Precip: 36% Chance
Humidity: 91%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 84°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 75°
11 PM
77°
1 mph
32%
11 PM
77°
Wind: N @ 1 mph
Precip: 32% Chance
Humidity: 93%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 83°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 75°
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