Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

77°F

25°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 18 May 7:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Butler TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 11am.  High near 74. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 11am. High near 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Memorial Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Butler TN
 36.27°N 82.04°W (Elev. 3497 ft)
7:06 pm EDT May 18, 2026
7pm EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 25, 2026
 
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