Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Partly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Yadkin Valley NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light west southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 90. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 90. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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Point Forecast:
Yadkin Valley NC
 36.03°N 81.49°W (Elev. 1171 ft)
3:04 pm EDT Jun 17, 2025
4pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2025
 
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