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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

82°F

28°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 17 Aug 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Zionville NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Zionville NC
 36.33°N 81.67°W (Elev. 4098 ft)
Last Update:
12:30 pm EDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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