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Severe Thunderstorm and Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Today; Strong Storm in Western Alaska

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms today with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible today due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Heavy Rain

56°F

13°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NE 5 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 16 Apr 3:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Zionville NC

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Scattered
    T-storms

    High: 67 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 56 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Cloudy then
    Isolated
    T-storms

    High: 69 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 52 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 68 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 51 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 65 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 50 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 58 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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Point Forecast:
Zionville NC
 36.32°N 81.73°W (Elev. 4183 ft)
Last Update:
3:00 pm EDT Apr 16, 2024
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 22, 2024
 
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