Increased Risks for Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the South-central U.S. Today

An Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms is forecast today in the lower Missouri River Valley. Very large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a couple strong tornadoes are possible. A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for excessive rainfall is forecast today from northeast Texas into central Missouri. Flash, urban, and river flooding may become possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fog/Mist

47°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 26 Apr 9:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Grandfather Mountain NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 18 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 49 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a southeast wind 17 to 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 45 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 11 to 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 57 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 49 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 65 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 49 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    Sunny

    High: 68 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 52 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 66 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 18 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a southeast wind 17 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 11 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Grandfather Mountain NC
 36.12°N 81.81°W (Elev. 4455 ft)
8:30 am EDT Apr 26, 2024
9am EDT Apr 26, 2024-6pm EDT May 2, 2024
 
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