Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.43 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Oct 8:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Banner Elk NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Banner Elk NC
 36.19°N 81.88°W (Elev. 4925 ft)
5:28 am EDT Oct 3, 2025
8am EDT Oct 3, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 9, 2025
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database