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.

Partly Cloudy

65°F

18°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 8:25 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Balsam Mountain NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest 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 southwest wind 6 to 8 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. West wind around 6 mph.  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 midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm 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 likely, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm 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 likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Balsam Mountain NC
 35.61°N 83.17°W (Elev. 5318 ft)
6:31 am EDT Jul 2, 2024
8am EDT Jul 2, 2024-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2024
 
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