Severe Weather in the Central Appalachians into the Northeast; Heavy Rain Along Portions of the Gulf Coast

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging gusts are possible across portions of the central Appalachians into the Northeast. From the northern Texas through the Mississippi Gulf Coast, heavy to excessive rain from thunderstorms could lead to flash flooding this weekend. Above average temperatures are expected in the interior Pacific Northwest through Labor Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Thunderstorm

69°F

21°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.13 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	31 Aug 7:10 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Oconaluftee NC

Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Sunday
High: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Heavy
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Heavy Rain
then Slight
Chance
Showers and
Areas Fog
Labor Day
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 79. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Areas of fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Labor Day

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.