Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	E 6 mph
Barometer	30.24 in
Dewpoint	43°F (6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	48°F (9°C)
Last update	27 Apr 3:55 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Kawana NC

Today
High: 71 °F
Becoming
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 51 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 68 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 42 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 69 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 73. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.