Severe Thunderstorms in the High Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic

An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is forecast across portions of the Central High Plains this afternoon. Severe wind gusts up to 70 mph and large hail will be possible. While PTC Eight has dissipated, additional heavy to excessive rainfall will be possible today across the Mid-Atlantic, especially in southeastern Virginia. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Sep 6:10 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Balsam Mountain NC

Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 64 °F
Chance
Showers and
Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 53 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Widespread fog, mainly before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 70.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 71.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.