Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Aug 12:10 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Crossnore NC

Overnight
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 78 °F
Sunny then
Heavy Rain
Monday Night
Low: 63 °F
Heavy Rain
and Patchy
Fog
Tuesday
High: 73 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 74 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light north wind.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.