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Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.43 in
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Apr 3:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
 36.17°N 81.86°W (Elev. 3937 ft)
Last Update:
3:10 am EDT Apr 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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