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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mount Airy/Surry County Airport (KMWK)

Lat: 36.46°NLon: 80.55°WElev: 1224ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity	49%
Wind Speed	SE 12 mph
Barometer	29.95 in
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Mar 5:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Lowgap NC

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

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Wind Advisory

Tonight
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 62 °F
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 23 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 41 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 19 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 59 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 62. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Light north wind.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.