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.

Fog/Mist

65°F

18°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.11 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	1.25 mi
Last update	4 Aug 5:35 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Elk Park NC

Today
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. 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.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 62. 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 76. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.