Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.49 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Creston NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Creston NC
 36.43°N 81.72°W (Elev. 3698 ft)
2:25 am EDT Mar 29, 2026
3am EDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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