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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

56°F

13°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed W 12 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Apr 3:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Trade TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Trade TN
 36.34°N 81.81°W (Elev. 3711 ft)
Last Update:
2:31 pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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