Wet High-elevation Snow and High Winds in the West; Severe Weather in the Central/Southern Plains

Higher elevation snow across the Great Basin and the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies will expand eastward into the central Rockies and will also bring quite a bit of wind. Windy and dry conditions in the Desert Southwest will cause Critical fire conditions. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to develop across parts of the southern/central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.99 in
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	6 May 6:45 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Black Balsam NC

Tonight
Low: 53 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Areas Fog
Tuesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 67 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 64 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 50 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Friday
High: 56 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 64. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Breezy.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 54.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.