Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

79°F

26°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	4 Jul 7:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Altamont NC

Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Isolated
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 82. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.