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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.41 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 9:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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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:
6:15 am EDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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