Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

78°F

26°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 13 Aug 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Roan Mountain TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Roan Mountain TN
 36.25°N 82.04°W (Elev. 3527 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Aug 13, 2026
4pm EDT Aug 13, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 20, 2026
 
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