Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest 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.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	NW 6 mph
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	16 Jun 5:15 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Newland NC

This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 76. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 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 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 79.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.