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

69°F

21°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.06 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	5 Jul 4:25 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Smokemont NC

This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely
Saturday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 61 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday
High: 77 °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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. West 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, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light west southwest wind. 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 78. Light northwest wind. 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 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. 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 78. 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 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

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

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.