Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring moderate to locally heavy rain to portions of South Texas into Saturday. 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	72%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	30.28 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	15 Aug 11:35 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Minneapolis NC

Today
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 79 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 79. Light north wind.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.