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.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	30.28 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	17 Jun 2:05 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

This Afternoon
High: 71 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 72 °F
Patchy Fog
then Partly
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 72 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 75 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 72. East southeast wind around 9 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Juneteenth

Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.