Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

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

Partly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Aug 9:50 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Caldwell Mountains

Today
Partly sunny this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming south this afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Sunday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Labor Day
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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