Wet High-elevation Snow and High Winds in the West; Severe Weather in the Central/Southern Plains

Higher elevation snow across the Great Basin and the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies will expand eastward into the central Rockies and will also bring quite a bit of wind. Windy and dry conditions in the Desert Southwest will cause Critical fire conditions. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to develop across parts of the southern/central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Light Rain

58°F

14°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.83 in
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	7 May 12:35 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Banner Elk NC

Overnight
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Areas Fog
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 50 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Friday
High: 58 °F
Chance
Showers and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Partly
Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Patchy fog before 1am, then patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 7 to 11 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 5 to 7 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 71. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.