Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.21 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 9:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC

Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Areas Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 5am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall 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 4pm. High near 72. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 62. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.