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.

60°F

16°C

Humidity	39%
Wind Speed	SE 7 mph
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	14 Mar 6:55 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Roan Mountain TN

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

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High Wind Warning

Tonight
Low: 46 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 57 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers and
Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 39 °F
Breezy.
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Monday
High: 52 °F
Showers then
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 15 °F
Breezy. Snow
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
Tuesday
High: 27 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Mostly
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 39 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 28 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Sunday Night

Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 39. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday

Rain showers before 2pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. High near 52. Southwest 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 15. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37.