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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 2:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light northwest wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
 36.15°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3848 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 am EDT Apr 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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