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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Central Plains to the Midwest

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will continue today in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, and persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Severe thunderstorm are expected from the northern/central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic. Isolated slash flooding is possible from the central Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fog

69°F

21°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 3 Jul 11:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Ellijay NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Ellijay NC
 35.21°N 83.22°W (Elev. 4003 ft)
Last Update:
8:09 pm EDT Jul 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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