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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 10:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Upton NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
Upton NC
 36.09°N 81.67°W (Elev. 2470 ft)
Last Update:
5:34 am EST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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