Cold Temperatures Across the Northern and Central Plains; Severe Weather Potential for the East

Severe weather and heavy rainfall potential along with warm temperatures will affect the eastern portions of the country through Sunday as a cold front tracks eastward. Meanwhile, much colder air across portions of the Plains will bring frost and freeze conditions into Sunday morning. Dry, mild and breezy conditions linger for the four-corner region where elevated to critical fire weather remains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

76°F

24°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	S 3 mph
Barometer	30.20 in
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	21 May 6:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Sapphire NC

Tonight

Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Low: 60 °F
Sunday

Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
High: 78 °F
Sunday
Night

T-storms then
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Low: 60 °F
Monday

Chance
Showers then
Showers
High: 69 °F
Monday
Night

Showers
Low: 56 °F
Tuesday

Chance
Showers
High: 65 °F
Tuesday
Night

Showers
Likely
Low: 57 °F
Wednesday

Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
High: 70 °F
Wednesday
Night

Showers
Likely
Low: 59 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Patchy fog after 2am. Low around 60. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 69. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 56. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 72.