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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

32°F

0°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 12 Feb 1:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Trade TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Calm wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Trade TN
 36.39°N 81.83°W (Elev. 2493 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 am EST Feb 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Feb 12, 2026-6pm EST Feb 18, 2026
 
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