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.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Jun 10:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Globe NC

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 88 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 90. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 90 °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 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °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 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 3 to 6 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 9pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. 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 90. 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 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Globe NC
 36.02°N 81.66°W (Elev. 1401 ft)
6:26 am EDT Jun 17, 2025
11am EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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