Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

42°F

6°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 May 10:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.1°N 82.12°W (Elev. 5125 ft)
9:41 pm EDT May 14, 2026
11pm EDT May 14, 2026-6pm EDT May 21, 2026
 
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