Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Mar 12:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Trade TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 31 °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

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 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 31. Northwest wind around 10 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 59.
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 NW Trade TN
 36.39°N 81.78°W (Elev. 4091 ft)
7:06 pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
12am EDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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