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.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 5:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Elk Park NC

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 73. Southwest wind around 5 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 and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 54. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Elk Park NC
 36.16°N 82.03°W (Elev. 3402 ft)
2:26 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
6am EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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