Significant Severe Weather Outbreak Likely Today

A significant severe thunderstorm outbreak is likely for portions of the Midwest this afternoon and evening, especially from eastern Iowa into northern and central Illinois. The threats include tornadoes, a few which may be significant, large to very large hail, and damaging winds. A powerful system near the Central Plains will lift north and clash with a warm and humid air mass over the region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

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

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	41%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.99 in
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	28 Mar 1:35 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Mitchell County

Today

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to west 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Monday

Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Tuesday

Rain. Highs around 50. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Tuesday Night

Rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Wednesday

Partly sunny. A chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.