Severe Storms Across the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast; Continued Active Pattern in the Central U.S. Over the Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast Friday afternoon and evening. Large hail and severe wind gusts are the primary threats. Additional storms are expected in the Central High Plains and the Mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. An approaching system on Sunday for Pacific Northwest may bring heavy rain and winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.16 in
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	1 Jun 12:15 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Newland NC

Overnight
Low: 47 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 66 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

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

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.