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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Blowing Rock NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. West wind around 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. West wind around 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Blowing Rock NC
 36.16°N 81.69°W (Elev. 3891 ft)
Last Update:
4:30 pm EDT Oct 6, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Oct 6, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 12, 2025
 
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