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Heavy Rainfall in Florida; Critical Fire Weather in the Southeast; Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii

Thunderstorms and periods of heavy to excessive rainfall will continue over Florida through Thursday; and will begin to impact the central Plains today. Dry and gusty conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions in the Southeast. A Kona Low is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the island chain through the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.40 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 8 Apr 5:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grandfather Mountain NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grandfather Mountain NC
 36.1°N 81.84°W (Elev. 4432 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 pm EDT Apr 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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