Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

81°F

27°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	17 Aug 5:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Butler TN

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm

Severe T-storm Warning until August 17, 06:30pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Warning

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
Severe T-storm Warning until August 17, 06:30pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Sunday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.