Francine to Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds and Storm Surge to the Gulf Coast; Tropical Depression Bebinca to Impact Guam

Tropical Storm Francine is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before reaching the northwestern Gulf coast Wednesday. Life-threatening storm surge, strong winds and heavy rainfall is expected along the Upper Texas and Louisiana coastlines. Heavy showers and gusty winds are likely across Guam through Wednesday night as a result of Tropical Depression Bebinca. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	36%
Wind Speed	S 3 mph
Barometer	30.18 in
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	10 Sep 3:30 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Oconaluftee NC

Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 76 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East southeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.