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

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

51°F

11°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	SE 6 mph
Barometer	30.19 in
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	49°F (9°C)
Last update	14 Mar 9:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Roan Mountain TN

High Wind Warning March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 10:00am

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High Wind Warning

Tonight
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 57 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 39 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers and
Breezy
Monday
High: 53 °F
Showers then
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 14 °F
Snow Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Tuesday
High: 27 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 15 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 40 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 39. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Rain showers before 2pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. High near 53. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Monday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 35.