Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the Midwest to the Ohio Valley; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall threats will persist from the Midwest to Lower Great Lakes through Monday, shifting into the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians Monday evening into Tuesday. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, with record highs possible well into the 100s across the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fog/Mist

62°F

17°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 10 Aug 4:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sugar Mountain NC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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Point Forecast:
Sugar Mountain NC
 36.1°N 81.87°W (Elev. 4341 ft)
2:24 am EDT Aug 10, 2026
4am EDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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