Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

80°F

27°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 10 Aug 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Buffalo Cove NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • 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: Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    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

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
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
Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
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. 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.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Buffalo Cove NC
 36.12°N 81.53°W (Elev. 1982 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
2pm EDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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