Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Light Drizzle

77°F

25°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.85 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	2 Aug 3:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Thurmond NC

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

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch August 2, 04:02pm until August 3, 02:00am
NOW until 2:00am Mon
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 67. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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 before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 78. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

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

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.