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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 31 Aug 11:50 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Blowing Rock NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Blowing Rock NC
 36.14°N 81.72°W (Elev. 3484 ft)
Last Update:
9:30 am EDT Aug 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Aug 31, 2025-6pm EDT Sep 6, 2025
 
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