Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	30.23 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	15 Jul 1:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Heavy
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 77. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

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