Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed N 10 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Flat Springs NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 71. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 66. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 71. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 66. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Flat Springs NC
 36.22°N 81.94°W (Elev. 3173 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
2pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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