Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley Tuesday

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms appear likely Tuesday across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with severe wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary threat. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts Tuesday across portions of the Ohio Valley. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall has been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

70°F

21°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Aug 3:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Blowing Rock NC

Flood Watch until August 13, 08:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until August 13, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Thu

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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Point Forecast:
Blowing Rock NC
 36.13°N 81.67°W (Elev. 3533 ft)
3:00 am EDT Aug 11, 2026
3am EDT Aug 11, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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