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This Independence Holiday will be Hot with Storms to Monitor

Record breaking heat wave will continue to affect much of the western United States through this holiday weekend. The heat also lingers for the lower Mississippi Valley and Southern Plains, then shifts over the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Severe weather and flooding concerns through today for the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Southern Plains. We continue to closely watch the track of Hurricane Beryl. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 4 Jul 4:45 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Newfound Gap NC

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 75. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 61. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 75. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 61. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Newfound Gap NC
 35.63°N 83.39°W (Elev. 5574 ft)
Last Update:
2:59 pm EDT Jul 4, 2024
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Jul 4, 2024-6pm EDT Jul 11, 2024
 
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