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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 15 Jul 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 76. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 76. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
 36.17°N 81.86°W (Elev. 3937 ft)
Last Update:
1:29 pm EDT Jul 15, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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