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

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

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NW 16 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 6 Apr 3:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Plumtree NC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a northwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind 9 to 11 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a northwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind 9 to 11 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Plumtree NC
 36°N 82.05°W (Elev. 4386 ft)
Last Update:
3:12 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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