Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Excessive Heat Across the Western and Southern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms will be possible on Independence Day, mainly across parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley, Ozarks, and southern/central Plains. Excessive heat with possible record highs and warm overnight lows will continue to impact much of the West into next week. Dangerous heat is expected across the Southern U.S. and Mid-Atlantic into the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	SE 7 mph
Barometer	30.24 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	4 Jul 12:45 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Oconaluftee NC

Overnight
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Independence Day
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 82 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 82 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

Independence Day

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light west southwest wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Monday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.