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.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	30.19 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Jun 9:15 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Grandfather Mountain NC

Today
High: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Juneteenth
High: 73 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 71 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 70. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 72. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 5am. Low around 60. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Juneteenth

A chance of showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 74.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.