Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

78°F

26°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	3 Aug 1:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Deep Gap NC

This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 75 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.