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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

53°F

12°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 23 Nov 11:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly between 9am and noon, then showers likely after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly between 9am and noon, then showers likely after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
 36.17°N 81.86°W (Elev. 3937 ft)
Last Update:
5:23 am EST Nov 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Nov 23, 2025-6pm EST Nov 29, 2025
 
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