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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

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

72°F

22°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 12:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Vilas NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: 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 76. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
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 76. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. 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 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
Vilas NC
 36.28°N 81.79°W (Elev. 3100 ft)
Last Update:
9:00 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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