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.

Light Rain

68°F

20°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Last update	3 Aug 11:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Trade TN

Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 73 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers between 10am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 3 to 6 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 midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south around 6 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. Light south 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 likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers before 8pm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.