Dangerous Heatwave Across the Western U.S; Hazardous Heat in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

Intense and long duration heat building in the West will become more widespread today and Saturday. Excessive heat should expand northward into the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West, continuing through much of next week. The focus for hazardous heat will shift from the south-central and interior southern U.S. towards the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast today and Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Thunderstorm Fog/Mist

69°F

21°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	30.04 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	5 Jul 4:45 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Mount Sterling NC

This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North northwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

A chance of showers before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm, then a chance of thunderstorms after 5am. 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 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

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