Wet and Cool in the East this Memorial Day Weekend; Well Above Normal Temperatures in the Northern Plains

A wet Memorial Day weekend is in store for the East, with widespread rainfall of 1 to more than 2 inches expected from the Gulf Coast to southern New England. Well above normal temperatures are forecast to build across the northern Plains. Another round of heavy to excessive rainfall is expected to impact the western Gulf Coast this weekend with Flood Watches in effect. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

58°F

14°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.27 in
Dewpoint	58°F (14°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	24 May 9:35 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

Today
High: 64 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Likely
Memorial Day
High: 64 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Tuesday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 67 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Memorial Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.