Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

69°F

21°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.29 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	10 Aug 8:55 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

Today
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Friday

A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.