Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	30.28 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	19 Jul 12:55 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Trade TN

Overnight
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

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 87. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.