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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 2 Jul 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

McGrady NC

Heat Advisory until July 2, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory July 3, 11:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until July 2, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Calm wind.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Light east wind.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
McGrady NC
 36.34°N 81.2°W (Elev. 1900 ft)
Last Update:
11:00 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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