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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Apr 12:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Trade TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 11pm. Low around 52. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 57. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 11pm. Low around 52. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 57. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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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:
7:06 pm EDT Apr 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Apr 3, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 9, 2026
 
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