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 >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fog/Mist

65°F

18°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	1.75 mi
Last update	4 Aug 3:35 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Trade TN

Overnight
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

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

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph. 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 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A chance of thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.