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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 7 Jul 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

North Wilkesboro NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 92. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: 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. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 92. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
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. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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 before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
North Wilkesboro NC
 36.16°N 81.14°W (Elev. 997 ft)
Last Update:
2:00 pm EDT Jul 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Jul 7, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 13, 2026
 
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