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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 23 Nov 7:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly between 9am and noon, then showers likely after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly between 9am and noon, then showers likely after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
 36.15°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3848 ft)
Last Update:
5:23 am EST Nov 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Nov 23, 2025-6pm EST Nov 29, 2025
 
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