Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	S 3 mph
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Aug 1:50 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Sugar Mountain NC

Overnight
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 74 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely then
Patchy Fog
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 67 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 66 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 71. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.