Heavy Rain in the Southeast and Portions of the Central Plains; Mountain Snow in the West

Scattered areas of heavy rain continue to produce isolated flash flooding across the coastlines of the central Gulf and Southeast. A storm system will bring mountain snow, locally heavy rain, gusty winds and much cooler temperatures to portions of the western and central U.S. Above average temperatures will advance eastward into the Great Lakes and Northeast today and Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Oct 7:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South southeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm.  Widespread dense fog, mainly after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Dense Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Dense Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
Monday Night
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Widespread dense fog, mainly after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC
 36.19°N 81.88°W (Elev. 4925 ft)
7:08 pm EDT Oct 5, 2025
7pm EDT Oct 5, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 12, 2025
 
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