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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Severe Weather for the Plains; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada

Heavy rainfall capable of causing flash flooding will continue to impact Hawaii through Monday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible in parts of Texas and the southern Plains and the Upper Great Lakes. Heavy mountain snow continues in California's Sierra Nevada and rain with gusty winds to lower elevations. Super Typhoon Sinlaku will impact the Marianas through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed W 10 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Apr 5:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Banner Elk NC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light west wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light west wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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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:
3:14 am EDT Apr 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Apr 13, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 19, 2026
 
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