Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

56°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 6:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Butler TN

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny 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. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  High near 73. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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 80%.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Butler TN
 36.27°N 82.04°W (Elev. 3497 ft)
2:26 am EDT May 18, 2026
6am EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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