Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the central and southern Plains today. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the upper Mississippi River Valley to the Great Lakes tonight through the day Tuesday. Damaging gusts, hail, and heavy rainfall are likely. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

64°F

18°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	30.31 in
Dewpoint	47°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Mar 4:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Creston NC

Tonight
Low: 49 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 68 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Sunny then
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 69 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a 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. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.