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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Oct 5:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light east southeast wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light east southeast wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light southeast wind.
Sunday
Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
 36.17°N 81.86°W (Elev. 3937 ft)
Last Update:
1:19 pm EDT Oct 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Oct 3, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 10, 2025
 
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