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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

72°F

22°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 5:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East southeast wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East southeast wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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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 pm EDT Apr 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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