Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation; Increasing Rainfall Threat for the Pacific Northwest

An active pattern remains in place across the center of the country with additional threats from severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. These concerns will remain in place through most of the weekend. An approaching storm across the Pacific Northwest is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds late this weekend. The heat risk and fire weather concerns will increase across the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Partly Cloudy

58°F

14°C

Humidity	64%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.07 in
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	1 Jun 10:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Minneapolis NC

Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Chance Rain
Sunday
High: 69 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Sunday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 75 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light south southeast wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday

A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog between 9pm and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

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

Thursday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.