Dangerous Heatwave Across the Western U.S; Hazardous Heat in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

Intense and long duration heat building in the West will become more widespread today and Saturday. Excessive heat should expand northward into the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West, continuing through much of next week. The focus for hazardous heat will shift from the south-central and interior southern U.S. towards the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast today and Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Thunderstorm Fog/Mist

69°F

21°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	30.04 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	5 Jul 4:45 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Newfound Gap NC

This Afternoon
High: 76 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 61 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

Sunday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

A chance of showers before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.