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

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Mar 12:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Elkin NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers after 2am.  Low around 58. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 62. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers after 2am. Low around 58. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 62. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
Elkin NC
 36.27°N 80.84°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
1:01 pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
1pm EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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