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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.38 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 5:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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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:
2:26 am EDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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