Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Partly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	30.29 in
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	2 Apr 2:35 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC

This Afternoon
High: 64 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 63 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 62 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 46 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 51 °F
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
Monday
High: 47 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 10 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.