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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 6 Apr 7:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grandfather Mountain NC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North wind 9 to 11 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North wind 9 to 11 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grandfather Mountain NC
 36.1°N 81.84°W (Elev. 4432 ft)
Last Update:
6:50 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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