Damaging Winds, Tornadoes, and Large Hail Possible Today

Severe thunderstorms today will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential of severe weather, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

56°F

13°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	SW 13 G 20 mph
Barometer	29.64 in
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Mar 7:15 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Valle Crucis NC

Severe T-storm Watch until March 16, 11:00am

Wind Advisory March 16, 11:00am until March 17, 02:00am

Winter Weather Advisory March 16, 02:00pm until March 17, 02:00am

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Wind Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory

Severe T-storm Watch until March 16, 11:00am
NOW until 11:00am Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
Today
High: 56 °F⇓
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Wintry
Mix
Tonight
Low: 15 °F
Windy. Snow
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 27 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 15 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 38 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 52 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain showers before 4pm, then rain showers and snow, possibly mixed with sleet between 4pm and 5pm, then rain and snow showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. South wind 10 to 16 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow showers likely with isolated flurries before midnight, then isolated flurries between midnight and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as -1. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 36.