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Heavy Rainfall in Florida; Critical Fire Weather in the Southeast; Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii

Thunderstorms and periods of heavy to excessive rainfall will continue over Florida through Thursday; and will begin to impact the central Plains today. Dry and gusty conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions in the Southeast. A Kona Low is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the island chain through the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)

Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.40 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 8 Apr 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Banner Elk NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Light south southeast wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Light west northwest wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Light south southeast wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Light west northwest wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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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 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Apr 8, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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