Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.49°F
9°C
| Humidity | 64% |
| Wind Speed | N 3 mph |
| Barometer | 30.16 in |
| Dewpoint | 37°F (3°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 13 May 2:15 am EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Banner Elk NC
Overnight
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 64 °F
Sunny then
Chance
ShowersWednesday Night
Low: 42 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly CloudyThursday
High: 54 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 66 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 73 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-stormsSaturday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Light south southwest wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Light west wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
36.17°N 81.86°W (Elev. 3937 ft)
36.17°N 81.86°W (Elev. 3937 ft)
2:23 am EDT May 13, 2026
2am EDT May 13, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
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