Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Oct 4:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
 36.17°N 81.86°W (Elev. 3937 ft)
1:19 pm EDT Oct 4, 2025
4pm EDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 11, 2025
 
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