Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fog/Mist

66°F

19°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	4 Aug 2:35 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Trade TN

Overnight
Low: 62 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Night

Showers before 8pm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.