Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Oct 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Widespread dense fog, mainly before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Widespread dense fog, mainly before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.1°N 82.12°W (Elev. 5125 ft)
1:31 pm EDT Oct 4, 2025
2pm EDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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