Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Light Rain

76°F

24°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Aug 12:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Trade TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm.  High near 77. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Low around 64. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of thunderstorms, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 77. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A slight chance of thunderstorms, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Trade TN
 36.41°N 81.75°W (Elev. 3451 ft)
1:06 pm EDT Aug 6, 2026
1pm EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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