Excessive Heat Continues in the Western and Southern U.S. Through the Independence Day Holiday

Excessive heat with potential records will continue to impact much of the West through Independence Day and into next week. Triple digit high temperatures are expected this weekend in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Dangerous heat will persist this week in the Southern Plains, Gulf Coast, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic. Heat index values will approach or exceed 110 degrees at times. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.18 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	3 Jul 8:25 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Smokemont NC

Tonight
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Independence Day
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 78 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

Independence Day

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

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

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.