Widespread Showers in the Eastern US; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains; Heatwave in the Desert Southwest

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and eastern U.S. will produce areas of excessive rainfall, especially in the southern Mid-Atlantic states. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Montana into portions of the central/southern Plains this weekend. A heatwave will build in the Desert Southwest, in parts of Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	SE 6 mph
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	14 Jun 4:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Altamont NC

This Afternoon
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Heavy Rain
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 74. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 75. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Juneteenth

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

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 77.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.