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.

59°F

15°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Mar 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Vilas NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly after 8pm.  Low around 48. Breezy, with a southeast wind 21 to 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 2pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain showers and sleet.  High near 53. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Wintry Mix

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Windy.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 48. Breezy, with a southeast wind 21 to 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain showers before 2pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain showers and sleet. High near 53. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Vilas NC
 36.32°N 81.79°W (Elev. 4177 ft)
1:01 pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
1pm EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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