Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

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

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Mar 11:35 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Avery County

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Breezy with highs around 70. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Windy and much cooler with lows around 30. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, windy and much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, becoming north 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows around 30.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Monday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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617 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026
 
 

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