Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elizabethton Municipal Airport (K0A9)

Lat: 36.37° N Lon: 82.17° W Elev: 1594 ft.

77°F

25°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 23 Apr 6:35 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Yancey County

Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Showers likely in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Monday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday
Showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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