Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

70°F

21°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.28 in
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	9 Aug 9:15 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Banner Elk NC

Today
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 76 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. 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 before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light west northwest wind.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.