Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 9 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Apr 5:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Upton NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers.  High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers. High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
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Point Forecast:
Upton NC
 36.09°N 81.67°W (Elev. 2470 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Apr 2, 2026
6pm EDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 9, 2026
 
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