Davidson County Forecast: Dangerous Heat Building Through the Holiday Week

The weather pattern across Davidson County is about to become dominated by summer heat as a strong area of high pressure expands across the eastern United States. Temperatures will steadily climb through the week, with highs reaching the upper 90s by Thursday and Friday. Combined with increasing humidity, it will feel well above 100 degrees during the hottest part of each afternoon.

Forecast

Monday

Mostly sunny with a high near 89°. Light northeast winds develop during the morning.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low around 68°.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny with a high near 90°.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear with a low around 68°.

Wednesday

Sunny with a high near 96°.

Wednesday Night: Clear with a low around 71°.

Thursday

Sunny and hot with a high near 98°.

Thursday Night: Clear with a low around 72°.

Friday

Sunny and very hot with a high near 99°.

Friday Night: Mostly clear with a low around 74°.

Heat Headlines

The main weather story this week will be the prolonged stretch of dangerous heat.

Heat index values are expected to climb into the 100° to 110° range by Thursday, Friday, and into the Independence Day weekend. While exact values will depend on afternoon humidity, confidence continues to increase that dangerous heat will impact much of central North Carolina.

If you have outdoor plans:

• Drink plenty of water before you become thirsty.
• Take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
• Schedule strenuous activities during the morning or evening if possible.
• Never leave children or pets inside a parked vehicle.
• Check on elderly neighbors and anyone without reliable air conditioning.

Rain Chances

The strengthening ridge of high pressure will suppress most shower and thunderstorm development through the workweek. Aside from a very isolated afternoon shower or storm, Davidson County is expected to remain dry through at least Friday.

Looking Ahead

The hot pattern is expected to continue through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. While there may be a slight increase in storm chances later in the weekend as the ridge weakens, significant relief from the heat does not appear likely through Independence Day. If you're making outdoor holiday plans, be prepared for several consecutive days of dangerous heat.