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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 May 3:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Banner Elk NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Banner Elk NC
 36.19°N 81.88°W (Elev. 4925 ft)
Last Update:
2:50 pm EDT May 31, 2024
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT May 31, 2024-6pm EDT Jun 7, 2024
 
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