Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

37°F

3°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Mar 5:55 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Trade TN

High Wind Warning until March 16, 10:00am

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High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning until March 16, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Mon
High Wind Warning
Today
High: 64 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 46 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 53 °F⇓
Heavy Rain
then
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 17 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
Tuesday
High: 33 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 15 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 45 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 27 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

Rain showers before 2pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 36 by 5pm. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Night

Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.