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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

77°F

25°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 18 May 7:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Creston NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly clear toward daybreak, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 76. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly clear toward daybreak, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 76. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Memorial Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Creston NC
 36.43°N 81.72°W (Elev. 3698 ft)
Last Update:
6:30 pm EDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 25, 2026
 
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