Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

62°F

17°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.27 in
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	8 Aug 4:35 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Blowing Rock NC

Today
High: 77 °F
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 78 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. High near 77. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.