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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

37°F

3°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Mar 6:15 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Zionville NC

Today
High: 53 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Mostly
Cloudy and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 43 °F
Chance Rain
and Patchy
Fog
Monday
High: 52 °F⇓
Showers then
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 14 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Windy
Tuesday
High: 23 °F
Chance
Flurries and
Breezy
Tuesday Night
Low: 14 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 35 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 48 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.

Tonight

A chance of rain, mainly after 7pm. Patchy fog between 9pm and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Rain showers before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 32 by 5pm. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Night

A chance of snow showers before 5am, then a chance of snow showers or flurries after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -4. Windy, with a northwest wind 28 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A chance of flurries before 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy, with a west wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 53.