Extreme Fire Weather Threat for Southern California; Heavy Rain for Texas

Extremely critical fire weather threats are in effect for southern California. Unseasonably warm temperatures, very dry fuels and low humidity are contributing to the threats, but the main concern is very strong Santa Ana winds. These winds bring the potential for rapid fire growth and extreme fire behavior. In Texas, steady heavy to excessive rain will keep a flood threat intact through Tuesday. Read More >

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Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	15 Oct 5:00 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Elkin NCSimilar City Names

This
Afternoon

Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 77 °F
Tonight

Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Low: 59 °F
Tuesday

Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
High: 67 °F
Tuesday
Night

Chance
Showers
Low: 54 °F
Wednesday

Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
High: 70 °F
Wednesday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 41 °F
Thursday

Sunny
High: 60 °F
Thursday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 40 °F
Friday

Mostly Sunny
High: 62 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A slight chance of rain and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A slight chance of rain and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain between 9pm and 1am. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 60.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Friday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.