Crushing Heat, Ongoing Monsoon, Fire Weather threats, and Severe Storms

Intensifying high pressure is producing dangerous heat and humidity in the south-central U.S. with heat indexes possibly exceeding 110. Triple digit heat continues for some western areas. Monsoon flash flood threats in the southwest, with dry thunderstorm fire weather threats farther north are ongoing. A front in the Upper Midwest may produce severe thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	SE 7 mph
Barometer	30.21 in
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	19 Jul 12:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

This
Afternoon

Scattered
Showers
High: 72 °F
Tonight

Scattered
Showers
Low: 59 °F
Friday

Scattered
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
High: 72 °F
Friday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 60 °F
Saturday

T-storms
Likely
High: 71 °F
Saturday
Night

T-storms
Likely
Low: 60 °F
Sunday

T-storms
Likely
High: 71 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 60 °F
Monday

Showers
Likely
High: 71 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Scattered showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Scattered showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday

Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.