Heat Continues Across the Central and Western U.S.; Tracking Hazardous Weather Across the Northern U.S.

Early-season record warmth will persist across portions of the western and central U.S. through mid week, with high temperatures approaching 90 degrees from Texas to the Ohio Valley. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest Wednesday, with Severe Thunderstorms and wintry weather expected across the Northeast Thursday and Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 24 Mar 4:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Trade TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Trade TN
 36.34°N 81.81°W (Elev. 3711 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
4pm EDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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