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Pacific Storm System Across the West; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southeast

A Pacific storm system will bring strong winds and low elevation rain to much of the West Coast, and heavy high elevation mountain snow to the Sierra-Nevada through Wednesday. Fire weather concerns will continue into Tuesday across the Mid-South and Southeast as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

33°F

1°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 1:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC

Freeze Warning until April 21, 09:00am
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Freeze Warning
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    Freeze Warning until April 21, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Tue

    Freeze Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 29. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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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:
9:08 pm EDT Apr 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 27, 2026
 
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