Mississippi Valley Summer Heat Wave; Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Possible to the North

A dangerous summer heat wave will continue much of the Plains, Mid/Lower Mississippi Valley, Southeast U.S. today and Thursday. Areas of severe thunderstorms may occur today and again on Thursday from parts of the northern/central Rockies and High Plains into the Ohio Valley and Carolinas. Excessive rainfall over similar areas may bring flash flooding today and Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.11 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	6 Jul 4:15 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Sugar Mountain NC

This
Afternoon

Scattered
T-storms
High: 76 °F
Tonight

Scattered
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Low: 65 °F
Thursday

Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
High: 75 °F
Thursday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 65 °F
Friday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
High: 75 °F
Friday
Night

T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Low: 65 °F
Saturday

Showers
Likely then
T-storms
High: 70 °F
Saturday
Night

T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Low: 61 °F
Sunday

Showers
Likely
High: 64 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 75. West northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Wednesday

Showers likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.