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Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

64°F

18°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jun 10:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
 36.15°N 81.89°W (Elev. 3848 ft)
Last Update:
7:30 pm EDT Jun 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm EDT Jun 19, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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