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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Partly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Apr 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Zionville NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers after 11pm. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers after 11pm. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Zionville NC
 36.34°N 81.7°W (Elev. 4003 ft)
Last Update:
2:30 pm EDT Apr 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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