Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Threat from Mid-Atlantic to Deep South; Dangerous Beach Conditions Along the East Coast

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will pose a risk of scattered wind damage and flash flooding from the Mid-Atlantic States to the Deep South on Sunday from mid-afternoon to early evening. Dangerous heat and humidity will continue over parts of the Southern High Plains and the central Gulf Coast. Life-threatening surf and rip currents continue along the East Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fog

64°F

18°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Last update 18 Aug 4:30 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Cataloochee NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers.  Areas of fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Areas Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Areas of fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Areas Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Patchy fog after midnight.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: 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.  Areas of fog before 11am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
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. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Cataloochee NC
 35.68°N 83.17°W (Elev. 5666 ft)
3:33 am EDT Aug 18, 2024
4am EDT Aug 18, 2024-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2024
 
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