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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 13 Jul 2:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind around 6 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light west northwest wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, sunny, then becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms.  High near 77. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 4am.  Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light west northwest wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, then becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 77. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
 36.15°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3848 ft)
1:50 pm EDT Jul 13, 2025
2pm EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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