Super Typhoon Sinlaku to Impact the Marianas and Guam; Severe Weather Threat from the Central Plains to the Great Lakes

Super Typhoon Sinlaku will bring destructive winds, widespread heavy rain/flooding, and thunderstorms to the Marianas Islands into Wednesday. Tropical Storm conditions are likely over Guam. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are likely across the Upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes region with potential for large to very large hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes through Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Mostly Cloudy

69°F

21°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Apr 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC
 36.19°N 81.88°W (Elev. 4925 ft)
6:14 am EDT Apr 13, 2026
1pm EDT Apr 13, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 19, 2026
 
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