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.

Fog

67°F

19°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.32 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	0.15 mi
Last update	17 Jun 8:45 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Newfound Gap NC

Today
High: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 73 °F
Patchy Fog
then Partly
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 74 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 3 to 8 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 chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind around 9 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Juneteenth

Partly sunny, with a high near 74. East southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.