Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Nov 3:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Banner Elk NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 2am.  Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Patchy dense fog before 1pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers, mainly after 2am. Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Patchy dense fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Banner Elk NC
 36.19°N 81.88°W (Elev. 4925 ft)
12:18 pm EST Nov 20, 2025
3pm EST Nov 20, 2025-6pm EST Nov 27, 2025
 
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