Hurricane Isaias to Approach the Northern Gulf Coast on Friday
Isaias is expected to approach the northern Gulf Coast as a strong hurricane on Friday, bringing life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, heavy rain, and severe thunderstorms across the region and Southeast into the weekend, with risks of flooding and tornadoes. Read More >
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.65°F
18°C
| Humidity | 66% |
| Wind Speed | NA |
| Barometer | 30.14 in |
| Dewpoint | 54°F (12°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 8 Oct 10:35 am EDT |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles ENE Grandfather Mountain NC
Today
High: 66 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Increasing
CloudsFriday
High: 63 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 51 °F
Increasing
CloudsSaturday
High: 53 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
LikelySaturday Night
Low: 51 °F
Showers and
BreezySunday
High: 59 °F
Showers and
BreezySunday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
LikelyColumbus Day
High: 60 °F
Chance
Showers and
Breezy
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. North northwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the evening.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. East southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Low around 51. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 59. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Grandfather Mountain NC
36.12°N 81.81°W (Elev. 4455 ft)
36.12°N 81.81°W (Elev. 4455 ft)
6:59 am EDT Oct 8, 2026
10am EDT Oct 8, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 14, 2026
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