Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	SE 8 G 18 mph
Barometer	30.18 in
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	1 Apr 4:15 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

This Afternoon
High: 64 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 64 °F
Sunny then
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 64 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 65 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 48 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 53 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.