Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity	58%
Wind Speed	W 13 G 21 mph
Barometer	29.94 in
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 May 5:55 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

Today
High: 68 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 69 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 67 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Wednesday
High: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 52 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.