Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

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

78°F

26°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 10 Aug 6:55 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Avery County

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds around 5 mph, increasing to northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Patchy dense fog in the morning. Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Friday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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