Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from March 15, 02:00 PM EDT until March 16, 02:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

48°F

9°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	W 14 G 20 mph
Barometer	30.02 in
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	42°F (6°C)
Last update	14 Mar 3:55 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Mountain City TN

High Wind Watch March 15, 02:00pm until March 16, 02:00pm

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High Wind Watch

Today
High: 64 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 62 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 47 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 59 °F
Showers then
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 15 °F
Breezy. Snow
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
Tuesday
High: 30 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 15 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 45 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. High near 59. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a west wind around 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

Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37.