Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	45%
Wind Speed	W 8 mph
Barometer	30.21 in
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	13 Jul 1:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

This Afternoon
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Chance
Showers then
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 78 °F
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light west northwest wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, then becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 77. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.