Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Ohio Valley; Record Warmth in the Central U.S.
Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Ohio Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >
Current conditions at
Watauga County Hospital Heliport (KTNB)
Lat: 36.2°NLon: 81.65°WElev: 3146ft.74°F
23°C
| Humidity | 61% |
| Wind Speed | NA |
| Barometer | 30.22 in |
| Dewpoint | 60°F (16°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 14 Oct 12:15 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Banner Elk NC
This Afternoon
High: 75 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 68 °F
Sunny then
Chance
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance
Showers and
BreezySaturday
High: 47 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
then SunnySaturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 51 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
Banner Elk NC
36.17°N 81.86°W (Elev. 3937 ft)
36.17°N 81.86°W (Elev. 3937 ft)
6:24 am EDT Oct 14, 2026
12pm EDT Oct 14, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 20, 2026
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