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Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.
Mostly Cloudy
71°F
22°C
| Humidity | 45% |
| Wind Speed | S 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.20 in |
| Dewpoint | 48°F (9°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 31 Mar 4:15 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles W Blowing Rock NC
This Afternoon
High: 68 °F
Chance
ShowersTonight
Low: 54 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly CloudyWednesday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
LikelyWednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy FogThursday
High: 69 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
ShowersThursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
ShowersFriday
High: 67 °F
Showers
LikelyFriday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly CloudySaturday
High: 68 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light south wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Blowing Rock NC
36.11°N 81.73°W (Elev. 3406 ft)
36.11°N 81.73°W (Elev. 3406 ft)
2:30 pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
4pm EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
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