Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

83°F

28°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 19 Aug 4:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Trade TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 60. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 60. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Trade TN
 36.39°N 81.78°W (Elev. 4091 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Aug 19, 2026
4pm EDT Aug 19, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 26, 2026
 
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