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Disturbance Along South Carolina Coast; Severe Storms in Central U.S.; Heat Concerns in the Northeast and Southern Plains

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of low pressure along the coast of South Carolina for tropical or subtropical development. Heavy rain, flooding, and gusty winds are possible along coastal sections of the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next dew days. Severe storms are likely today across the Upper Midwest and Central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fog

65°F

18°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 9 Jul 5:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sapphire NC

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 78 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 4am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

    Low: 65 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

    High: 79 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 65 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 80 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 63 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 81 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 64 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 79 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 4am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
Sapphire NC
 35.11°N 83.01°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
Last Update:
3:50 am EDT Jul 9, 2020
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Jul 9, 2020-6pm EDT Jul 15, 2020
 
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