Damaging Winds, Tornadoes, and Large Hail Possible Today
Severe thunderstorms today will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential of severe weather, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.56°F
13°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | SW 13 G 20 mph |
| Barometer | 29.64 in |
| Dewpoint | 54°F (12°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 16 Mar 7:15 am EDT |
Extended Forecast for
4 Miles SE Boone, Watauga County Hospital Heliport NC
Wind Advisory March 16, 11:00am until March 17, 02:00am
Winter Weather Advisory March 16, 02:00pm until March 17, 02:00am
Today
High: 60 °F⇓
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Wintry
MixTonight
Low: 17 °F
Windy. Snow
Showers
Likely then
Partly CloudyTuesday
High: 29 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
then Mostly
SunnyTuesday Night
Low: 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 37 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 51 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 60 °F
Mostly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Rain showers before 4pm, then rain showers and sleet, possibly mixed with snow between 4pm and 5pm, then rain showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 35 by 5pm. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow showers likely with isolated flurries before 1am, then isolated flurries between 1am and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Windy, with a northwest wind 29 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Boone, Watauga County Hospital Heliport NC
36.15°N 81.61°W (Elev. 3041 ft)
36.15°N 81.61°W (Elev. 3041 ft)
10:01 am EDT Mar 16, 2026
10am EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
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