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 in effect from August 17, 02:35 PM EDT 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

83°F

28°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	17 Aug 5:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Ellijay NC

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

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Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

Thursday

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

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

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 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 78.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 77.