Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	30.21 in
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Jul 9:35 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Elk Park NC

Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Showers likely before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.