Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.23 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	6 Aug 6:35 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Boomer NC

Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 86. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 89.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.