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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.49 in
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 1:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Zionville NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 9 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 9 to 11 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Zionville NC
 36.29°N 81.73°W (Elev. 3986 ft)
Last Update:
1:11 am EDT Mar 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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