Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from August 17, 02:35 PM EDT until August 17, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Blairsville Airport (KDZJ)

Lat: 34.85°NLon: 84°WElev: 1909ft.

Partly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	30.02 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	17 Aug 5:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Dentons NC

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Patchy
Fog
Tuesday
High: 76 °F
Patchy Fog
then Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. West southwest wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog before 3am, then patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 74.