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.

65°F

18°C

Humidity	29%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.13 in
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	14 Mar 4:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Mountain City TN

High Wind Warning March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 10:00am

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High Wind Warning

Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 61 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 42 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Monday
High: 57 °F
Showers then
Wintry Mix
Monday Night
Low: 16 °F
Breezy. Snow
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
Tuesday
High: 30 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 15 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 43 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 27 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 42. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday

Rain showers before 2pm, then rain showers and snow showers likely, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Monday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday Night

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

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

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 36.