Extreme Heat and Fire Weather Conditions in the West; Severe Thunderstorm Threat in the Northern Plains on Thursday

Extreme heat will may set some new daily temperature records across the Desert Southwest. Hot, dry and windy conditions and dry thunderstorms continue to bring fire weather concerns for portions of the Desert Southwest, the central Great Basin and Rockies. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains late Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

66°F

19°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	30.35 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Last update	6 Aug 10:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Mount Sterling NC

Tonight
Low: 60 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 69 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 70 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 6 mph.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Tuesday

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

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

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