Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from March 15, 02:00 PM EDT until March 16, 02:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

57°F

14°C

Humidity	36%
Wind Speed	NW 18 G 23 mph
Barometer	30.19 in
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	14 Mar 12:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Grassy Ridge Bald NC

High Wind Watch March 15, 02:00pm until March 16, 02:00pm

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High Wind Watch

This Afternoon
High: 63 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 43 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 59 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 43 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Monday
High: 56 °F
Showers then
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 13 °F
Snow Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Tuesday
High: 27 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Partly
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 13 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 42 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 43. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. High near 56. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 36.