Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding for the Central U.S. through Tuesday; Dangerous East Coast Beach Conditions

Thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front will impact much of the Central U.S. through Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are forecast for portions of the central/southern Plains and the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys. Meanwhile, dangerous waves and rip currents will impact portions of the East Coast as tropical activity increases in the Atlantic. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Mostly Cloudy

56°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 23 Sep 6:30 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Flat Springs NC

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 70. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 59. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 70. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 59. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Flat Springs NC
 36.22°N 81.96°W (Elev. 3009 ft)
6:21 am EDT Sep 23, 2025
6am EDT Sep 23, 2025-6pm EDT Sep 29, 2025
 
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