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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 6 Apr 6:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind 9 to 13 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 46. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind 9 to 13 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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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:
2:26 pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 13, 2026
 
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