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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

62°F

17°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 7:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Trade TN

Heat Advisory July 2, 07:57am until July 3, 09:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 2, 07:57am until July 3, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Trade TN
 36.36°N 81.75°W (Elev. 3012 ft)
Last Update:
7:06 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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