Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

47°F

8°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.11 in
Dewpoint	40°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	13 May 6:55 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Elk Park NC

Today
High: 66 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 43 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 57 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Thursday Night
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 68 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.