Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Rain

70°F

21°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SE 7 mph
Barometer	29.90 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	2 Aug 4:15 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Elkin NC

Flood Watch August 2, 04:32am until August 3, 02:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch August 2, 04:32am until August 3, 02:00am
NOW until 2:00am Mon
Flood Watch
Overnight
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 82 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 68. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 81. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 68. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

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

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely between 11pm and 2am. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

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

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.