Sinlaku Continues to Impact the Marianas; Severe Weather for the Central Plains and Northeast; Record Warmth for mid-Atlantic to Southeast

Sinlaku continues to affect the Marianas as it moves north through Friday. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to the Mid-Mississippi Valley today and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Apr 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a northwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Blustery.

    Low: 30 °F

    Blustery.
    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a northwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Blustery.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.1°N 82.12°W (Elev. 5125 ft)
1:06 pm EDT Apr 16, 2026
1pm EDT Apr 16, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 22, 2026
 
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