Tracking Storm System Across the Eastern U.S.

A storm system will continue to produce widespread showers and thunderstorms as it progresses eastward across the central U.S. into the Northeast through the weekend. There are risks of severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall on Saturday from the Ozarks into the mid-Mississippi River Valley with potential for damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Oct 10:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Elk Park NC

Wind Advisory October 19, 12:00am until October 19, 02:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Patchy frost after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Patchy frost. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Elk Park NC
 36.18°N 82.03°W (Elev. 3002 ft)
7:06 am EDT Oct 18, 2025
10am EDT Oct 18, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 24, 2025
 
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