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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

51°F

11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Oct 6:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Light west northwest wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light west southwest wind.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Light west northwest wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light west southwest wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
 36.15°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3848 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT Oct 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Oct 13, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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