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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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	30.10 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	1.25 mi
Last update	4 Aug 3:15 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Valle Crucis NC

Overnight
Low: 63 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

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 79. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A chance of thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Night

Showers before 8pm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.