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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

39°F

4°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 3 May 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Buffalo Cove NC

Freeze Warning until May 3, 09:00am
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Freeze Warning
  •  
    Freeze Warning until May 3, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Sun

    Freeze Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Buffalo Cove NC
 36.14°N 81.56°W (Elev. 2943 ft)
Last Update:
2:30 am EDT May 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT May 3, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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