Former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chief scientist Ryan Maue said he expects extreme weather in all 50 states.
Hickory, NC
Right Now
72°
Sunny
- Humidity: 27%
- Feels Like: 72°
- Heat Index: 72°
- Wind: 14 mph
- Wind Chill: 72°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 07:24:42 AM
- Sunset: 07:39:53 PM
- Dew Point: 36°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
A few clouds. Low 39F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
A few clouds. Low 39F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies. Cooler. High 58F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Weather Alert
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING... Dry brush and leaf litter have become very dry in recent days due to breezy conditions and low relative humidity. These conditions are forecast again today. Relative humidity will fall below 30 percent for much of the afternoon and evening hours, and wind gusts may reach 25 to 30 mph at times. Given the dry vegetation, outdoor fires will be able to spread quickly once started, increasing the danger of wildfires. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
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- Staff reports
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- Mike Conley
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