Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until August 17, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

81°F

27°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	17 Aug 6:15 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Sapphire NC

Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 07:20pm until August 17, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 07:20pm until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Patchy Fog
then Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday

Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 84. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Friday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. 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 between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 79.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 78.