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Severe Storms Possible Tuesday

Thunderstorms are expected across portions of the area late tonight into Tuesday, and then Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening. Visit this link for details on what is expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

73°F

23°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Jul 8:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Trade TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog between midnight and 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 76 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy fog between midnight and 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light southwest wind.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Trade TN
 36.36°N 81.72°W (Elev. 3501 ft)
Last Update:
8:00 pm EDT Jul 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT Jul 27, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 3, 2026
 
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