Dangerous Heatwave Across the Western U.S; Hot and Humid in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

A heatwave is poised to bring record-breaking temperatures across the Western United States through the weekend. Triple digit high temperatures are expected as Excessive Heat Warnings are in effect. Hot and humid conditions will spread into the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic through the weekend and into next week. Heat index values up to 110 degrees will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Jul 12:05 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Cataloochee NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Patchy fog between 1am and 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °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 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Patchy fog between 1am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Cataloochee NC
 35.65°N 83.11°W (Elev. 4039 ft)
10:18 pm EDT Jul 4, 2024
12am EDT Jul 5, 2024-6pm EDT Jul 11, 2024
 
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