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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Drizzle

70°F

21°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 10 Jul 6:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Deep Gap NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 81. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 81. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Deep Gap NC
 36.16°N 81.5°W (Elev. 1496 ft)
Last Update:
6:30 pm EDT Jul 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Jul 10, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 17, 2026
 
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