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

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. 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. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

53°F

12°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 6 Apr 7:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.12°N 82.09°W (Elev. 4167 ft)
Last Update:
7:06 pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 13, 2026
 
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