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.

47°F

8°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 14 Mar 9:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Zionville NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 11 to 13 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Windy.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 11 to 13 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Zionville NC
 36.29°N 81.73°W (Elev. 3986 ft)
8:00 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
10am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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