Areas of Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall Potential

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the central U.S. this week, persisting across the mid to lower Mississippi Valley, Gulf Coast, southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest U.S. will peak this weekend. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flash flooding from the Delmarva Peninsula north into the Hudson Valley today and tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from July 28, 01:15 PM EDT until July 28, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.79 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	28 Jul 3:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Kilby NC

Severe T-storm Watch until July 28, 08:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until July 28, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Tue
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Mostly
Clear
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night

Clear, with a low around 61. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.