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 >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

67°F

19°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 11:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Elk Park NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight 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 76. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers before 8pm.  Low around 63. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: 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 76. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 63. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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 76. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers before 8pm. Low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
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 76. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Elk Park NC
 36.18°N 82.03°W (Elev. 3002 ft)
7:06 pm EDT Aug 3, 2026
12am EDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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