Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.71°F
22°C
| Humidity | 58% |
| Wind Speed | NA |
| Barometer | 30.09 in |
| Dewpoint | 55°F (13°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 21 Jun 10:15 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC
Tonight
Low: 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-stormsMonday Night
Low: 58 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely and
Patchy FogTuesday
High: 64 °F
Chance
Showers and
Dense FogTuesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 69 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-stormsThursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. High near 72. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely. Patchy fog after midnight. Low around 58. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Widespread dense fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Banner Elk NC
36.19°N 81.88°W (Elev. 4925 ft)
36.19°N 81.88°W (Elev. 4925 ft)
6:29 pm EDT Jun 21, 2026
10pm EDT Jun 21, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 28, 2026
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