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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 and Breezy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed NW 21 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 6 Apr 7:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.1°N 82.12°W (Elev. 5125 ft)
Last Update:
7:36 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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