Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

74°F

23°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	3 Aug 1:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Grassy Ridge Bald NC

This Afternoon
High: 74 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. 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.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 61. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.