Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. 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.

58°F

14°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 2:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Butler TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Butler TN
 36.31°N 81.95°W (Elev. 1962 ft)
1:06 am EDT May 17, 2026
2am EDT May 17, 2026-6pm EDT May 23, 2026
 
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