Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Winston Salem, Smith Reynolds Airport (KINT)

Lat: 36.13°NLon: 80.22°WElev: 968ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 7:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Walkertown NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 60. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Walkertown NC
 36.23°N 80.18°W (Elev. 801 ft)
7:57 pm EDT Sep 21, 2026
8pm EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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