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 in Vicinity

74°F

23°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	6 May 6:05 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Smokemont NC

Tonight
Low: 59 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Areas Fog
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 68 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 59. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely between 1am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 69.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.