Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

57°F

14°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 6:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Roan Mountain TN

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  High near 74. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Roan Mountain TN
 36.16°N 82.06°W (Elev. 2959 ft)
7:06 am EDT May 18, 2026
7am EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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