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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

72°F

22°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 5:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Elk Park NC

Flood Watch July 12, 05:48pm until July 13, 02:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch July 12, 05:48pm until July 13, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 68. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 68. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Elk Park NC
 36.2°N 82.02°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
Last Update:
3:11 pm EDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2026
 
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