Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	30.22 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	15 Jul 2:15 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Edgemont NC

This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 87. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 89. Chance of precipitation is 80%.