Severe Storms and Flooding Possible Today

Clusters of thunderstorms will move across the area today into tonight. Torrential downpours and training of storms could cause flash flooding. Severe wind gusts will also be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2° N Lon: 81.65° W Elev: 3146 ft.

67°F

19°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Aug 7:35 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Watauga County

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms this evening, then scattered showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday And Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 60s.
Monday And Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.



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732 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
 
 

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