Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Mar 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Ellicott Wilderness NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Ellicott Wilderness NC
 35.04°N 83.07°W (Elev. 3428 ft)
5:54 am EDT Mar 26, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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