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.

Rain

71°F

22°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	3 Aug 3:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Roan Mountain TN

This Afternoon
High: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind. 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 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast 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.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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 75. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers before 8pm. Low around 63. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

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 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

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

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday 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%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.