Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Partly Cloudy

71°F

22°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	SW 5 mph
Barometer	29.99 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Aug 6:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Newfound Gap NC

Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 72 °F
Heavy Rain
Friday Night
Low: 59 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 71 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 68.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.