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

3 Miles WSW Blowing Rock NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Blowing Rock NC
 36.11°N 81.73°W (Elev. 3406 ft)
2:24 am EDT Aug 10, 2026
4am EDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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