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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley Tuesday

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms appear likely Tuesday across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with severe wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary threat. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts Tuesday across portions of the Ohio Valley. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall has been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

70°F

21°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Aug 11:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Buffalo Cove NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light west northwest wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light west northwest wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Buffalo Cove NC
 36.12°N 81.53°W (Elev. 1982 ft)
Last Update:
6:14 pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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