Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2° N Lon: 81.65° W Elev: 3146 ft.

Fog/Mist

62°F

17°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.20 in
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	2.50 mi
Last update	17 Aug 2:55 am EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Avery County

Overnight

Mostly clear. Near steady temperatures in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds.

Sunday

Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Thursday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 70 percent.