Heavy to Excessive Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Thunderstorms producing excessive rainfall and potential flooding concerns will continue through tonight from the Southern Plains to the East Coast. Areas of greatest concern for flooding are over central Texas and the Mid-Atlantic. Heat will continue to build across the West through Tuesday. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect. Fire Weather concerns continue through Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	W 7 mph
Barometer	30.20 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	14 Jul 5:55 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Sugar Mountain NC

Today
High: 75 °F
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 74. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 63. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 71. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.