Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

82°F

28°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.24 in
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	29 Jun 1:15 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Flat Springs NC

Heat Advisory June 30, 11:00am until July 2, 09:00pm

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Heat Advisory

This Afternoon
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 86 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 86.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Independence Day

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.