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

Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 8 Aug 3:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles S Ronda NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles S Ronda NC
 36.12°N 80.95°W (Elev. 1594 ft)
2:30 pm EDT Aug 8, 2026
3pm EDT Aug 8, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 14, 2026
 
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