Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Mar 12:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Roan Mountain TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Roan Mountain TN
 36.23°N 82.08°W (Elev. 3478 ft)
7:06 pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
12am EDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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