Hail, Damaging Winds, and Tornadoes Possible Monday

Severe thunderstorms on Monday will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. A lesser risk of severe storms will be possible Sunday afternoon and evening for far southwest VA and northwest NC. These storms will be capable of localized damaging winds or an isolated tornado. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

39°F

4°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.16 in
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Mar 3:35 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Boone NC

Today
High: 54 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance Rain
Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Rain Likely
and Patchy
Fog
Monday
High: 51 °F⇓
Showers then
Wintry Mix
and Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 13 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Windy
Tuesday
High: 23 °F
Chance
Flurries and
Blustery
Tuesday Night
Low: 14 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 35 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 49 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of rain after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Rain likely, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Patchy fog before 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 52. Breezy, with a southeast wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Rain showers before 2pm, then rain showers and sleet likely between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of rain showers, snow showers, and sleet after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Night

A chance of snow showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of snow showers or flurries after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -5. Windy, with a northwest wind 28 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A chance of flurries before 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 23. Blustery, with a west wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 54.