Heat Persists in the Southwest; Elevated to Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin; Poor Air Quality in the West

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through this week, easing by next week. The heat will focus further east in the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley beginning next week. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist for the Great Basin today. Poor air quality lingers for the Northwest, Great Basin, Central Rockies into the Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

75°F

24°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.17 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	4 Aug 11:15 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Mountain City TN

Today
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

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 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

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

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.