Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

10°C

50°F

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 8°C (46°F)
Visibility 16 km
Last update 19 Apr 1:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Zionville NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind 14 to 16 km/h.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 12 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 13 to 16 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 18 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 13 to 18 km/h, with gusts as high as 32 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

    Low: 8 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Northwest wind 16 to 26 km/h, with gusts as high as 42 km/h.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 12 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northwest wind 24 to 29 km/h decreasing to 16 to 21 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 4 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 8 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 2 °C

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 11 °C

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 3.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 3 °C

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind 14 to 16 km/h.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 13 to 16 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 13 to 18 km/h, with gusts as high as 32 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Northwest wind 16 to 26 km/h, with gusts as high as 42 km/h.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northwest wind 24 to 29 km/h decreasing to 16 to 21 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 16.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Zionville NC
 36.34°N 81.7°W (Elev. 1220 m)
11:30 pm EDT Apr 18, 2024
1am EDT Apr 19, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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