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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

53°F

12°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 4:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Zionville NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 6 to 14 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 71. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 6 to 14 mph.
Monday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 71. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Zionville NC
 36.29°N 81.71°W (Elev. 4567 ft)
Last Update:
2:30 am EDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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