Excessive Heat Continues in the Western and Southern U.S. Through the Independence Day Holiday

Excessive heat with potential records will continue to impact much of the West through Independence Day and into next week. Triple digit high temperatures are expected this weekend in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Dangerous heat will persist this week in the Southern Plains, Gulf Coast, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic. Heat index values will approach or exceed 110 degrees at times. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 3 Jul 1:25 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 76. West southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 6 mph.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 76. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
 35.57°N 83.51°W (Elev. 5269 ft)
1:16 pm EDT Jul 3, 2024
1pm EDT Jul 3, 2024-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2024
 
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