Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 8:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Upper Whitewater Falls NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light northwest wind.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light north northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: 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 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light northwest wind.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
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 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Upper Whitewater Falls NC
 35.04°N 83.04°W (Elev. 3136 ft)
8:03 pm EDT Aug 18, 2026
8pm EDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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