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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

72°F

22°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Mountain City TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 81. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 81. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Mountain City TN
 36.41°N 81.77°W (Elev. 2995 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 pm EDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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