Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

42°F

6°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 May 4:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Roan Mountain TN

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Roan Mountain TN
 36.25°N 82.04°W (Elev. 3527 ft)
2:26 am EDT May 15, 2026
5am EDT May 15, 2026-6pm EDT May 21, 2026
 
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