Heat Persists in the Southwest; Elevated to Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin; Poor Air Quality in the West

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through this week, easing by next week. The heat will focus further east in the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley beginning next week. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist for the Great Basin today. Poor air quality lingers for the Northwest, Great Basin, Central Rockies into the Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

76°F

24°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	4 Aug 2:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Flat Springs NC

This Afternoon
High: 82 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. High near 80. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

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 81. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

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 80. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.