Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.
Overcast
55°F
13°C
| Humidity | 88% |
| Wind Speed | SW 6 mph |
| Barometer | 29.86 in |
| Dewpoint | 51°F (11°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 54°F (12°C) |
| Last update | 14 May 1:15 am EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Grandfather Mountain NC
Overnight
Low: 47 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy FogTuesday
High: 55 °F
Showers
Likely and
Areas FogTuesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely and
FogWednesday
High: 61 °F
Showers
Likely and
Areas Fog
then T-stormsWednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
ShowersThursday
High: 66 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-stormsThursday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly CloudyFriday
High: 65 °F
Chance
Showers then
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 53 °F
Showers
Likely
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Widespread fog, mainly between 2am and 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Areas of fog before 9am. High near 61. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of rain, mainly between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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Point Forecast:
Grandfather Mountain NC
36.1°N 81.84°W (Elev. 4432 ft)
36.1°N 81.84°W (Elev. 4432 ft)
12:56 am EDT May 14, 2024
1am EDT May 14, 2024-6pm EDT May 20, 2024
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