Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A frontal boundary will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Intermountain West and expand into the Central U.S. by early next week. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Light Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.24 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	5 Aug 6:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Valle Crucis NC

Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. 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.

Friday

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 77. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.