Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	30.22 in
Dewpoint	24°F (-4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	19 Mar 9:35 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Grassy Ridge Bald NC

Today
High: 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 60 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 47 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 64 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 49 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 58 °F
Chance
Showers and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Blustery.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.