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 until August 17, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Light Rain

69°F

21°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Aug 8:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Jonas Ridge NC

Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 08:40pm until August 17, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 08:40pm until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Patchy Fog
then Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Light northwest wind.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Friday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 73.