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

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

62°F

17°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Mar 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Deep Gap NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly between 3pm and 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 11pm.  Low around 52. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 56. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 11pm. Low around 52. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. High near 56. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Deep Gap NC
 36.25°N 81.49°W (Elev. 3323 ft)
1:30 pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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