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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fog/Mist

65°F

18°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 7:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Minneapolis NC

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 73. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. 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 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 73. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Minneapolis NC
 36.09°N 81.98°W (Elev. 3990 ft)
Last Update:
6:24 am EDT Aug 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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