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

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue today 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 southern Plains today, moving into the central Plains and Southeast U.S on Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2° N Lon: 81.65° W Elev: 3146 ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	W 18 G 36 mph
Barometer	30.02 in
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	27 Mar 8:35 am EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Caldwell Mountains

Today

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the evening. Breezy, cooler with lows in the mid 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Saturday

Sunny. Much cooler with highs around 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph, decreasing to 25 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.

Sunday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

Monday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows around 50.