Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A life-threatening storm surge is expected along the coast with damaging wind gusts extending well inland. Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast throughout much of the Southeast U.S. The remnants of Rachel will bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Southwest U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2° N Lon: 81.65° W Elev: 3146 ft.

56°F

13°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Oct 9:55 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Avery County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Showers, breezy. Near steady temperatures in the lower 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Saturday Night
Showers, breezy. Near steady temperatures in the mid 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Sunday
Showers, breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.



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