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.

64°F

18°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 12:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Butler TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °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: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 80 °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 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 80. 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 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Butler TN
 36.31°N 81.95°W (Elev. 1962 ft)
10:52 pm EDT May 17, 2026
1am EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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