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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

45°F

7°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 2 May 9:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Bailey Camp NC

Frost Advisory May 3, 12:00am until May 3, 09:00am
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Frost Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Light west northwest wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light west southwest wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Light west northwest wind.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light west southwest wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bailey Camp NC
 36.08°N 81.65°W (Elev. 2402 ft)
Last Update:
8:39 pm EDT May 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT May 2, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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