Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 79F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SSW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%.
Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Thursday
Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 72F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 25 mph.
Friday Night
Clear. Low of 34F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Overcast. High of 64F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Overcast in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 34F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
Overcast. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Overcast. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
Overcast. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
Clear. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
... A strong thunderstorm will affect southern Avery County through 1045 PM EDT...
At 954 PM EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near Crossnore... or 6 miles south of Newland... moving northeast at 15 mph.
* Other locations affected include but are not limited to Ingalls and Crossnore.
Pea size hail... and torrential rain are expected with this storm.
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If outdoors... try to get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise... stay away from open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When indoors... stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired electronic devices. Try to unplug unnecessary appliances before the storm approaches.
