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 is for this evening over portions of southwest VA and northwest NC. These storms will may be capable of producing localized damaging winds or an isolated tornado. Read More >

Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SE 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Mar 4:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Traphill NC

Wind Advisory March 16, 11:00am until March 17, 02:00am
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Wind Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Temperature falling to around 43 by 5pm. South wind 13 to 18 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers, snow showers, and sleet before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Temperature falling to around 43 by 5pm. South wind 13 to 18 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers, snow showers, and sleet before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Traphill NC
 36.39°N 81.02°W (Elev. 2297 ft)
4:01 pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
5pm EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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