Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 3:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Sapphire NC

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain between 11pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Rain and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Sapphire NC
 35.13°N 82.98°W (Elev. 4501 ft)
2:25 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
4am EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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