Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A life-threatening storm surge is expected along the coast with damaging wind gusts extending well inland. Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast throughout much of the Southeast U.S. The remnants of Rachel will bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Southwest U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

52°F

11°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Oct 1:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Upton NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Calm wind.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 63. Light east northeast wind becoming east 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers.  Low around 55. East wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Light east northeast wind becoming east 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers. Low around 55. East wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Upton NC
 36.07°N 81.73°W (Elev. 1654 ft)
10:28 pm EDT Oct 8, 2026
2am EDT Oct 9, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 15, 2026
 
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