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Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.
Light Rain
71°F
22°C
| Humidity | 70% |
| Wind Speed | NA |
| Barometer | 30.19 in |
| Dewpoint | 60°F (16°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 21 May 11:55 am EDT |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC
This Afternoon

High: 65 °F⇓
Showers
Tonight

Low: 55 °F
Showers
Friday

High: 60 °F
Showers
Friday Night

Low: 55 °F
Showers and
BreezySaturday

High: 62 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
ShowersSunday
High: 66 °F
Chance
Showers then
ShowersSunday Night

Low: 58 °F
Showers
Memorial Day

High: 71 °F
Showers
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Temperature falling to around 59 by 5pm. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 60. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 66. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Memorial Day
A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Grassy Ridge Bald NC
36.1°N 82.12°W (Elev. 5125 ft)
36.1°N 82.12°W (Elev. 5125 ft)
7:06 am EDT May 21, 2026
12pm EDT May 21, 2026-6pm EDT May 27, 2026


