Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

67°F

19°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Aug 5:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.1°N 82.12°W (Elev. 5125 ft)
2:26 am EDT Aug 15, 2026
5am EDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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