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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 36. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 36. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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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:
7:06 am EDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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