Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday
Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.44°F
7°C
| Humidity | 64% |
| Wind Speed | NA |
| Barometer | 30.04 in |
| Dewpoint | 32°F (0°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 14 May 9:15 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles WNW Elk Park NC
Tonight
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Elk Park NC
36.16°N 82.03°W (Elev. 3402 ft)
36.16°N 82.03°W (Elev. 3402 ft)
7:06 pm EDT May 14, 2026
9pm EDT May 14, 2026-6pm EDT May 21, 2026
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