Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.34 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Oct 11:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grandfather Mountain NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grandfather Mountain NC
 36.1°N 81.81°W (Elev. 4541 ft)
5:28 am EDT Oct 4, 2025
11am EDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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