Severe Storms in the Upper Midwest; Heavy Rain in the Mid-Atlantic; Widespread Heat in the Southern Plains and Southwest

Severe storms with damaging winds, large hail, and locally heavy rain will impact portions of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. A stalled front will produce another round of heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding to the Mid-Atlantic. Excessive heat continues in the southern Plains to the Southwest, and fire weather threats remain critical from the Great Basin to north-central Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

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

Thunderstorm

72°F

22°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.12 in
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	13 Aug 4:55 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Watauga County

This Afternoon

Showers and numerous thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Near steady temperature in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Friday Night

Thunderstorms likely in the evening. Showers likely. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Saturday

Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Saturday Night

Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Monday And Monday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tuesday And Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.