Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. 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.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	1 Aug 12:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Moravian Falls NC

This Afternoon
High: 83 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 79 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday
High: 82 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 69. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly 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.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.