Areas of Severe Thunderstorms, Excessive Rainfall, and Dangerously Hot Temperatures Ahead of Independence Day

Severe thunderstorms are expected mainly from Kansas into northern Missouri and Iowa this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and large hail are the expected hazards. Excessive rainfall may bring areas of flooding to parts of the Midwest today. Hot to dangerously hot conditions will impact much of California and from the central Plains to the northern Gulf Coast today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Jul 1:25 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 76 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 6 mph.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
 35.57°N 83.51°W (Elev. 5269 ft)
9:57 am EDT Jul 2, 2024
1pm EDT Jul 2, 2024-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2024
 
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