Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Jun 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Globe NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 86. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 86. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Globe NC
 36.02°N 81.71°W (Elev. 1808 ft)
1:05 pm EDT Jun 17, 2025
1pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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