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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

72°F

22°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jun 8:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Upton NC

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 91. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then showers likely. Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 65. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 91. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then showers likely. Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 65. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Upton NC
 36.06°N 81.68°W (Elev. 1814 ft)
Last Update:
6:19 am EDT Jun 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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