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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NW 16 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 6 Apr 3:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Upton NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 62. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Upton NC
 36.09°N 81.67°W (Elev. 2470 ft)
Last Update:
3:12 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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