Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. 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

66°F

19°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Jun 4:55 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Edgemont NC

Today
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Heavy
Rain
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Heavy Rain
then Slight
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Juneteenth
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 81. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after midnight. Low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Juneteenth

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.