Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

71°F

22°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 3:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Blowing Rock NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 71. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 57. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 59. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 5am, then showers after 5am.  Low around 56. Southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  High near 63. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm.  High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 59. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 5am, then showers after 5am. Low around 56. Southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 63. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Memorial Day
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Blowing Rock NC
 36.16°N 81.69°W (Elev. 3891 ft)
2:30 pm EDT May 21, 2026
3pm EDT May 21, 2026-6pm EDT May 27, 2026
 
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