Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and the central High Plains. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

89°F

32°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 1 Jul 3:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Grassy Ridge Bald NC

Heat Advisory July 1, 03:39pm until July 3, 09:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 1, 03:39pm until July 3, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.14°N 82.06°W (Elev. 3868 ft)
2:16 pm EDT Jul 1, 2026
3pm EDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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