Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Partly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	W 12 G 17 mph
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Aug 10:10 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Sugar Mountain NC

Today
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Patchy Fog
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 70 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 69 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm 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 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

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

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.