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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.34 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Oct 3:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Mountain City TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy dense fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Saturday
Patchy dense fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Mountain City TN
 36.41°N 81.77°W (Elev. 2995 ft)
Last Update:
1:31 pm EDT Oct 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Oct 3, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 9, 2025
 
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