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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fog/Mist

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 4 Oct 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy dense fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Dense Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Widespread dense fog, mainly before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Patchy dense fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Widespread dense fog, mainly before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.1°N 82.12°W (Elev. 5125 ft)
Last Update:
1:31 am EDT Oct 4, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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