Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Light Rain

67°F

19°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	30.16 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Jun 1:15 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Richland NC

Overnight
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Heavy
Rain
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 82. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 82. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.