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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

46°F

8°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.36 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 3 Mar 7:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Banner Elk NC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light south wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light south wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
A chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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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:
6:24 am EST Mar 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Mar 3, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
 
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