Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

81°F

27°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 30 Jun 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Butler TN

Heat Advisory June 30, 01:28pm until July 3, 09:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory June 30, 01:28pm until July 3, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Butler TN
 36.36°N 81.98°W (Elev. 2402 ft)
11:30 am EDT Jun 30, 2026
1pm EDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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