Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

80°F

27°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 10 Aug 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Bailey Camp NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 9 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Bailey Camp NC
 36.13°N 81.64°W (Elev. 2795 ft)
2:30 pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
2pm EDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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