Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Wildfire Concerns in the West

Slow moving showers and thunderstorms may result in flash flooding for portions of the mid-Atlantic region through tonight. Meanwhile, excessive heat will continue to build across the West through Tuesday. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect. Fire Weather concerns continue for the West with dry and breezy conditions. Watching the tropics across the Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.22 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 4:15 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Grandfather Mountain NC

Today
High: 73 °F
Patchy Fog
then Heavy
Rain
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 73. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 72. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.