Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fog/Mist

67°F

19°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	29.92 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	2 Aug 7:15 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Roan Mountain TN

Today
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 76. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.