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Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

67°F

19°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 11:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

Heat Advisory July 2, 11:39pm until July 4, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 2, 11:39pm until July 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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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:
7:07 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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