Dangerous Heatwave Across the Western U.S; Hot and Humid in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

A heatwave is poised to bring record-breaking temperatures across the Western United States through the weekend. Triple digit high temperatures are expected as Excessive Heat Warnings are in effect. Hot and humid conditions will spread into the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic through the weekend and into next week. Heat index values up to 110 degrees will be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	5 Jul 5:45 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Balsam Mountain NC

Today
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Dense
Fog
Saturday
High: 81 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 81 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. High near 84. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Patchy dense fog after 1am. Low around 67. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.