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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Partly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed N 10 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 5 Apr 11:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Banner Elk NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Banner Elk NC
 36.17°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3921 ft)
Last Update:
6:46 pm EDT Apr 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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