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

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22° N Lon: 81.08° W Elev: 1299 ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Mar 12:35 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Wilkes County

Today
Mostly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain this afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tonight
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Rain likely. Patchy fog. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s. Temperature rising to around 60 after midnight. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday
Showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Temperature falling into the upper 40s in the afternoon. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Much colder with lows in the mid 20s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Sunny. Much cooler with highs around 40. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tuesday Night And Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid 40s.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper 50s.
Thursday Night And Friday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Friday Night And Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.



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