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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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed NW 20 G 30 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 6 Apr 7:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly 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 56. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. 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 56. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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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 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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