Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Today

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts are expected across the Mid-Atlantic vicinity this afternoon and evening. Additional strong to severe storms are expected across the upper Ohio Valley and Lower Great Lakes area. Excessive rainfall from heavy thunderstorms may produce areas of flash flooding from southern New Mexico into the western and northern Gulf Coast into Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Heavy Rain

69°F

21°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 14 Jun 12:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm.  High near 72. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Low around 54. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 72 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. High near 72. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 54. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 2am. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Juneteenth
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly 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)
1:06 pm EDT Jun 14, 2026
1pm EDT Jun 14, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 20, 2026
 
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