Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Critical Fire Weather in the Northern Plains and Southwest U.S.

A slow-moving storm system will continue to produce widespread heavy showers and thunderstorms which may bring excessive rainfall and flooding across the Mid-Atlantic region today and tonight. Hot, dry and breezy conditions will continue to support critical fire weather in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest today. Critical fire weather is also forecast in Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Partly Cloudy

69°F

21°C

Humidity	64%
Wind Speed	S 8 G 16 mph
Barometer	29.90 in
Dewpoint	56°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	13 May 3:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Newland NC

This Afternoon
High: 68 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 53 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 68. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely between 4am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Low around 53. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 68. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Saturday

Showers likely, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.