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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.37 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 8 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 8 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC
 36.19°N 81.88°W (Elev. 4925 ft)
Last Update:
6:19 am EDT Apr 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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