BULLETIN
A severe thunderstorm threat is building for Sunday in Wilkes County with pea-sized hail and wind gusts up to 40 mph expected as a heat dome weakens across the region. Today will be warm and humid with a high of 91°F and light drizzle, so keep an eye on conditions as the storm system approaches. Meanwhile, the community is celebrating Wilkes' 250th anniversary with a parade, and officials are reminding residents about the importance of working smoke alarms after a recent house fire in North Wilkesboro.
10-DAY FORECAST
- SUN 7/05Light drizzle91°68°▒ 32%
- MON 7/06Overcast93°66°▒ 35%
- TUE 7/07Heavy showers91°70°▒ 55%
- WED 7/08Light drizzle93°68°▒ 40%
- THU 7/09Light drizzle95°70°▒ 33%
- FRI 7/10Light drizzle97°70°▒ 11%
- SAT 7/11Overcast90°73°▒ 24%
- SUN 7/12Overcast91°70°▒ 29%
- MON 7/13Overcast95°70°▒ 21%
- TUE 7/14Partly cloudy100°73°▒ 15%
TOP STORIES
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NEARBY TOWNS
- Moravian Falls, NC4.1 MI · S · pop 2k
- North Wilkesboro, NC4.8 MI · N · pop 4k
- Millers Creek, NC7.3 MI · NW · pop 2k
- Roaring River, NC9.5 MI · NE
- Boomer, NC10 MI · SW
- Purlear, NC12 MI · W
- Mc Grady, NC12 MI · N
- Hays, NC12 MI · N · pop 2k