Damaging Winds, Tornadoes, and Large Hail Possible Today

Severe thunderstorms today will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential of severe weather, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mount Airy/Surry County Airport (KMWK)

Lat: 36.46°NLon: 80.55°WElev: 1224ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	SW 7 G 17 mph
Barometer	29.61 in
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Mar 11:55 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Lowgap NC

Wind Advisory March 16, 01:12pm until March 17, 02:00am

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Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory March 16, 01:12pm until March 17, 02:00am
NOW until 2:00am Tue
Wind Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 64 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 23 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 41 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 45 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 59 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 64. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 23. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light northwest wind.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.