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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Mostly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed NW 8 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Mar 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Elk Park NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, mainly before 8am. High near 45. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Showers, mainly before 8am. High near 45. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Showers. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow showers. High near 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Elk Park NC
 36.18°N 82.03°W (Elev. 3002 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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