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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.42 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Trade TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Trade TN
 36.39°N 81.78°W (Elev. 4091 ft)
Last Update:
7:06 am EDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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