Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes; Winter Weather in the Northern Tier

A slow moving front extending from the Great Lakes region into the Plains will bring snow, wintry mix, and ice accumulation north of the front from the Upper Midwest into New England, and severe weather and heavy rain south of the front. Scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging gusts, severe hail, and heavy rain are expected across parts of the Great Lakes/Midwest through tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Mostly Cloudy

60°F

16°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 9:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Creston NC

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Creston NC
 36.43°N 81.72°W (Elev. 3698 ft)
7:06 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
9am EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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