Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 9:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Globe NC

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. Calm wind.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers.  Low around 51. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 51. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Globe NC
 36.02°N 81.71°W (Elev. 1808 ft)
6:08 am EDT Apr 24, 2026
9am EDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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