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 locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. 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

75°F

24°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.26 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Aug 6:35 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Elk Park NC

Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 83 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Tuesday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.