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Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.
Fog/Mist
62°F
17°C
| Humidity | 100% |
| Wind Speed | NA |
| Barometer | 29.95 in |
| Dewpoint | 62°F (17°C) |
| Visibility | 4.00 mi |
| Last update | 3 Aug 5:55 am EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Grandfather Mountain NC
Today
High: 68 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
LikelyTonight
Low: 60 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Patchy FogTuesday
High: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
LikelyTuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
LikelyWednesday
High: 68 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers then
Partly CloudyThursday
High: 70 °F
Chance
Showers then
ShowersThursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers then
Mostly CloudyFriday
High: 70 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Detailed Forecast
Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 68. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 8pm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
Grandfather Mountain NC
36.1°N 81.84°W (Elev. 4432 ft)
36.1°N 81.84°W (Elev. 4432 ft)
2:23 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
6am EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
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