Tropical Depression Nine Forms; Heavy Rainfall in the Southwest and Southeast this Weekend

Tropical Depression Nine has formed and will continue to slowly move to the north-northwest in the coming days. As the storm passes close to the east coast of Florida, tropical storm conditions are possible Sunday through Monday. Tropical Storm Watches have been issued. Significant uncertainty remains in the track and intensity, but chances for impacts to the Southeast are increasing. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Light Rain

62°F

17°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 14 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 27 Sep 3:50 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Roan Mountain TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Roan Mountain TN
 36.16°N 82.03°W (Elev. 3402 ft)
1:46 pm EDT Sep 27, 2025
4pm EDT Sep 27, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 4, 2025
 
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