Record Breaking Temperatures and Critical Fire Weather

More than 200 record or near record maximum temperatures are forecast across the southern half of the U.S. through the end of this week before additional record temperatures center back over the Southwest U.S. into the Rockies this weekend. Widespread record breaking warmth, low humidity, and gusty winds will produce critical fire weather today in the central Rockies to Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

32°F

0°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Mar 7:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Creston NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Creston NC
 36.43°N 81.72°W (Elev. 3698 ft)
7:06 am EDT Mar 25, 2026
8am EDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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