Sinlaku Continues to Impact the Marianas; Severe Weather for the Central Plains and Northeast; Record Warmth for mid-Atlantic to Southeast

Sinlaku continues to affect the Marianas as it moves north through Friday. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to the Mid-Mississippi Valley today and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

65°F

18°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed W 17 G 30 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Apr 9:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West northwest wind around 8 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 7am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 45 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Blustery.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West northwest wind around 8 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Blustery.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC
 36.19°N 81.88°W (Elev. 4925 ft)
6:10 am EDT Apr 16, 2026
9am EDT Apr 16, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 22, 2026
 
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