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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

47°F

8°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 3:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Minneapolis NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
Minneapolis NC
 36.09°N 81.98°W (Elev. 3990 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT May 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT May 16, 2026-6pm EDT May 22, 2026
 
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