Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	30.22 in
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Jul 11:15 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Patchy Fog
Sunday
High: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind around 7 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 slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. 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 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.