Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

71°F

22°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.32 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	6 Aug 7:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Deep Gap NC

Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

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 79. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 63. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 82.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.