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Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

77°F

25°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Jun 6:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Flat Springs NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 81. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 3am. Low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm. High near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 81. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 3am. Low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
Showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm. High near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Flat Springs NC
 36.27°N 81.96°W (Elev. 3031 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm EDT Jun 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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