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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

72°F

22°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 6:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Buffalo Cove NC

Flood Watch August 2, 07:10pm until August 3, 02:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch August 2, 07:10pm until August 3, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 67 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Heavy
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 80. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A slight chance of showers between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 80. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Buffalo Cove NC
 36.12°N 81.5°W (Elev. 1398 ft)
Last Update:
6:00 pm EDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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