Severe Thunderstorm, Flash Flood and Heat Threats Lead up to Independence Day

Severe thunderstorms capable of mainly large hail and severe wind gusts are possible late this afternoon and into tonight over eastern Montana and parts of the western Dakotas. Excessive rainfall may result in flash flooding today over northern New Jersey, southern New York and western Connecticut. Heat Advisories have been issued today for the Twin Cities of Minnesota and the Artlatex region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

En Español

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

75°F

24°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	NW 6 mph
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	3 Jul 11:35 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Banner Elk NC

Today

Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 78 °F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy
then Patchy
Fog
Low: 60 °F
Independence
Day

Chance
T-storms
High: 78 °F
Saturday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Low: 61 °F
Sunday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
High: 78 °F
Sunday
Night

T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Low: 61 °F
Monday

Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
High: 74 °F
Monday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Low: 61 °F
Tuesday

Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
High: 74 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

Independence Day

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of rain before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Wednesday

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

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.