Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes are expected through Tuesday across parts of the central Plains and lower to mid Missouri Valley. Heavy to excessive rainfall could produce flooding across portions of the Ohio Valley into the Central Appalachians through Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	W 7 mph
Barometer	30.16 in
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Jun 9:15 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

Today
High: 75 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Juneteenth
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 78 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 74. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 74. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 78.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 79.