Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and the central High Plains. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from July 1, 02:00 PM EDT until July 1, 09:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

85°F

29°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	30.26 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	1 Jul 3:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Sapphire NC

Severe T-storm Watch until July 1, 09:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until July 1, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Wed
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Partly
Cloudy
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Independence Day

Sunny, with a high near 82.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.