Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

63°F

17°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Mar 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Trade TN

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers after 5am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a temperature falling to around 50 by 10am. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a temperature falling to around 50 by 10am. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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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 am EDT Mar 22, 2026
10am EDT Mar 22, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 28, 2026
 
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