Heavy Rainfall in Florida; Critical Fire Weather in the Southeast; Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii

Thunderstorms and periods of heavy to excessive rainfall will continue over Florida through Thursday; and will begin to impact the central Plains today. Dry and gusty conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions in the Southeast. A Kona Low is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the island chain through the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

38°F

3°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.44 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 8 Apr 8:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Light south southeast wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Light south southeast wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
 36.15°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3848 ft)
6:29 am EDT Apr 8, 2026
9am EDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 14, 2026
 
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