Sinlaku Continues to Impact the Marianas; Severe Weather from the Central US to the Northeast; Late-Season Snow in the Northwest

Sinlaku continues to bring destructive winds, widespread heavy rain/flooding, and storm surge to the Marianas. Showers and severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to the Mid-Mississippi Valley and to the Central/Southern Plains through Thursday. A front will produce late-season snowfall over the Cascades and Northern Rockies and coastal rain over the Northwest Coast through Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 15 Apr 5:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Plumtree NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Plumtree NC
 36.02°N 82.02°W (Elev. 2881 ft)
2:24 pm EDT Apr 15, 2026
5pm EDT Apr 15, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 22, 2026
 
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