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Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Overcast and Windy

38°F

3°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NW 26 G 43 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 19 Apr 9:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Grandfather Mountain NC

Wind Advisory April 19, 10:02am until April 19, 02:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory April 19, 10:02am until April 19, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Sun

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 46 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. Windy, with a northwest wind 23 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Grandfather Mountain NC
 36.1°N 81.81°W (Elev. 4541 ft)
Last Update:
6:44 am EDT Apr 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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