Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.

Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

58°F

14°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.34 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 May 3:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Trade TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  High near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 56. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday 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 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 56. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday 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 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Memorial Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Trade TN
 36.34°N 81.73°W (Elev. 3596 ft)
2:26 am EDT May 19, 2026
3am EDT May 19, 2026-6pm EDT May 25, 2026
 
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