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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

53°F

12°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.36 in
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 3 Mar 12:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Zionville NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Zionville NC
 36.34°N 81.7°W (Elev. 4003 ft)
Last Update:
12:30 pm EST Mar 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Mar 3, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
 
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