Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

73°F

23°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 7:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Valle Crucis NC

Flood Watch August 2, 07:28pm until August 3, 02:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch August 2, 07:28pm until August 3, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 64 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Heavy
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight 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.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: 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 73. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers.  Low around 63. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    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 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: 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%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
A slight 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. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. 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 before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 73. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
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%.
Thursday Night
Showers before 8pm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Valle Crucis NC
 36.18°N 81.77°W (Elev. 3097 ft)
6:00 pm EDT Aug 2, 2026
7pm EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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