Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

68°F

20°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Jul 11:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Butler TN

Heat Advisory July 1, 11:44pm until July 3, 09:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory July 1, 11:44pm until July 3, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °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 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: 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

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
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 98. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 90. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Butler TN
 36.38°N 81.92°W (Elev. 2116 ft)
7:07 pm EDT Jul 1, 2026
11pm EDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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