Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians

Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. 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.

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	17 Aug 3:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Ellijay NC

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

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 17, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Patchy
Fog
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

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

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

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

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 78.