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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed NW 9 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 19 Mar 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Flat Springs NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Flat Springs NC
 36.24°N 81.96°W (Elev. 2703 ft)
Last Update:
2:25 pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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