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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.49 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 12:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.12°N 82.09°W (Elev. 4167 ft)
Last Update:
7:36 pm EDT Mar 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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