October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

60°F

16°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Jonas Ridge NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind.

    High: 68 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Jonas Ridge NC
 36.01°N 81.88°W (Elev. 3763 ft)
6:25 am EDT Oct 6, 2026
12pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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