Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Heavy Rain

51°F

11°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.13 in
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	10 Jan 5:15 am EST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

Overnight
Low: 48 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 53 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 21 °F
Showers
Likely and
Blustery then
Chance
Showers and
Windy
Sunday
High: 25 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Windy
Sunday Night
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Clear
and Windy
Monday
High: 34 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 24 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 44 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 31 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 48. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 53. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between 1 and 9. Windy, with a northwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 24. West wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 44.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

Wednesday Night

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 60%.