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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.49 in
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 1:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

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

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
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:
7:52 pm EDT Mar 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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