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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Southeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Northern Plains/Upper Midwest and Southwest

A slow-moving storm system will continue to bring thunderstorms, heavy rain and flooding potential from Southeast Florida, into the Southern to Central Appalachians and the Mid-Atlantic regions today into Wednesday. Gusty winds and dry fuels will support widespread critical fire weather in the northern Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Rain

58°F

14°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 3:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

Flood Watch May 13, 03:30am until May 13, 08:00am
Flood Warning until May 13, 07:15am
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Flood Watch
Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch May 13, 03:30am until May 13, 08:00am
    Flood Warning until May 13, 07:15am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 64. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 64. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 54 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog. Low around 54. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 64. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 64. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
 36.17°N 81.86°W (Elev. 3937 ft)
Last Update:
3:24 am EDT May 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT May 13, 2025-6pm EDT May 19, 2025
 
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