Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.25 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 10:35 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Cherokee NC

Today
High: 83 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 84. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.