Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.
Fair
21°C
70°F
| Humidity | 65% |
| Wind Speed | NW 9 km/h |
| Barometer | 29.93 in |
| Dewpoint | 14°C (57°F) |
| Visibility | 16 km |
| Last update | 6 May 10:55 am EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Banner Elk NC
Today
High: 19 °C
Showers
LikelyTonight
Low: 13 °C
Showers
Likely and
Patchy FogTuesday
High: 23 °C
Chance
T-storms and
Areas Fog
then Showers
LikelyTuesday Night
Low: 15 °C
Chance
T-stormsWednesday
High: 23 °C
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-stormsWednesday Night
Low: 14 °C
Chance
T-stormsThursday
High: 21 °C
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 10 °C
Chance
T-stormsFriday
High: 15 °C
Chance
Showers and
Breezy
Detailed Forecast
Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind 8 to 10 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 5 and 7.5 mm possible.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Patchy fog before midnight, then patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 8 to 10 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 16 to 21 km/h, with gusts as high as 34 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 11 to 16 km/h. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 14 to 16 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Additional Forecasts and Information
ABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
36.15°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3848 m)
36.15°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3848 m)
7:06 am EDT May 6, 2024
11am EDT May 6, 2024-6pm EDT May 12, 2024
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