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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

45°F

7°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 1:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Grassy Ridge Bald NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Grassy Ridge Bald NC
 36.15°N 82.14°W (Elev. 4032 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 am EDT May 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT May 16, 2026-6pm EDT May 22, 2026
 
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