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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fog/Mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 20 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 12 Mar 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Zionville NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Zionville NC
 36.34°N 81.73°W (Elev. 3596 ft)
Last Update:
12:01 pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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