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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fog/Mist

68°F

20°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	5 Jul 7:25 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Cataloochee NC

Today
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Saturday
High: 79 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 80 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 83. West southwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.