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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

76°F

24°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 20 May 11:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Ferguson NC

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 87. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 87. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Memorial Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Ferguson NC
 36.16°N 81.44°W (Elev. 1371 ft)
Last Update:
8:00 am EDT May 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT May 20, 2026-6pm EDT May 26, 2026
 
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