Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation; Increasing Rainfall Threat for the Pacific Northwest

An active pattern remains in place across the center of the country with additional threats from severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. These concerns will remain in place through most of the weekend. An approaching storm across the Pacific Northwest is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds late this weekend. The heat risk and fire weather concerns will increase across the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Mostly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	2 Jun 1:15 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

Overnight
Low: 51 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 70 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A slight chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday

A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 66. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 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

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A slight chance of showers between 8am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.