Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the 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.

Fog/Mist

57°F

14°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.13 in
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	5 May 6:45 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Black Balsam NC

Today
High: 66 °F
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 65 °F
Showers
Likely and
Areas Fog
Monday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 68 °F
Showers and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 66. West southwest wind 3 to 6 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 midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 11am. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 68. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.