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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

Monroe County Airport (KMNV)

Lat: 35.55°NLon: 84.38°WElev: 1031ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Tellico Plains TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Tellico Plains TN
 35.33°N 84.28°W (Elev. 1703 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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