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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

44°F

7°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 16 Feb 12:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Trade TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Washington's Birthday
Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Trade TN
 36.39°N 81.78°W (Elev. 4091 ft)
Last Update:
12:06 am EST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Feb 16, 2026-6pm EST Feb 22, 2026
 
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