Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

72°F

22°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	29.94 in
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Jun 8:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Crossnore NC

Tonight
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Juneteenth
High: 73 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, then becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 78. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 2am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Juneteenth

Showers likely before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 74.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

Tuesday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.