Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.37 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Mar 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Creston NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 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 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Low around 53. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 53. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. 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)
2:26 am EDT Mar 30, 2026
3am EDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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