Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

78°F

26°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.30 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	30 Jun 11:35 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

Heat Advisory until July 2, 09:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until July 2, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Thu
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 78 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Independence Day

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 76.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.