Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	30.30 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	17 Jun 12:45 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Oconaluftee NC

This Afternoon
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 82 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 86 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light southeast wind.

Juneteenth

Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.