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

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Sugar Mountain NC

Overnight
Low: 47 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 66 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 52 °F
Chance Rain
Friday
High: 65 °F
Rain Likely
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. 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 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. 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 and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 68. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Friday

Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.