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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Light Rain

76°F

24°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Aug 12:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Jonas Ridge NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 74. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 73. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 8pm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 74. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 73. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 8pm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Jonas Ridge NC
 35.99°N 81.91°W (Elev. 3789 ft)
Last Update:
6:19 am EDT Aug 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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