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Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 1:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Upton NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light west wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light west wind.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Upton NC
 36.09°N 81.67°W (Elev. 2470 ft)
Last Update:
6:56 pm EDT Mar 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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