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

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. 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.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.29 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	6 Aug 12:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Boomer NC

This Afternoon
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Friday
High: 83 °F
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 86 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, 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.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm 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. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.