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 will be possible Sunday afternoon and evening for far southwest VA and northwest NC. These storms will be capable of 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.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Mar 7:35 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Wilkes County

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday Night
Showers. Not as cool. Near steady temperature around 60. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Monday
Showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Temperature falling into the lower 50s in the afternoon. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the evening. Much colder with lows in the mid 20s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
Sunny. Much cooler with highs around 40.
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 lower 60s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Friday Night And Saturday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.



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