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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed W 8 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 2:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 64. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 64. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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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 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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