Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

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

Light Rain

65°F

18°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 21 Aug 10:35 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Watauga County

Today
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Monday Through Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the upper 50s.
Wednesday And Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.



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