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

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 SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 6 Aug 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Boomer NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely 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 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 9am. High near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Showers

  • Friday Night

    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.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    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.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely 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 60%. 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 and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth 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 87. 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 88. 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 89.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Boomer NC
 36.1°N 81.34°W (Elev. 1125 ft)
8:00 am EDT Aug 6, 2026
1pm EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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