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Heavy Rainfall Continues 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. Gusty winds and low humidity will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions from central Georgia into north-central North Carolina Wednesday. 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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Apr 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grandfather Mountain NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 44 °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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grandfather Mountain NC
 36.1°N 81.84°W (Elev. 4432 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 am EDT Apr 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 14, 2026
 
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