Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fog/Mist

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 27 Apr 4:50 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Vilas NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  High near 63. South wind around 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 62. South wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 63. South wind around 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 62. South wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Vilas NC
 36.32°N 81.79°W (Elev. 4177 ft)
4:30 am EDT Apr 27, 2026
5am EDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm EDT May 3, 2026
 
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