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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 24 Mar 12:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Trade TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am.  Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Trade TN
 36.39°N 81.83°W (Elev. 2493 ft)
11:31 am EDT Mar 24, 2026
1pm EDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 30, 2026
 
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