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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 6 Apr 3:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sugar Mountain NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sugar Mountain NC
 36.1°N 81.87°W (Elev. 4341 ft)
Last Update:
3:12 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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